The American Crisis
The Revolutionary Work Which Inspired the Americans to Fight for Their Independence (Including "The Life of Thomas Paine" – Extensive Biography of the Author)By Thomas Paine
Length38h 18m
About this audiobook
Thomas Paine's 'The American Crisis' is a poignant collection of essays written during the American Revolution, designed to inspire and motivate soldiers and citizens alike. Paine's writing style is characterized by its fervent patriotism and straightforward language, making it accessible to a wide audience. The book's emphasis on the importance of freedom and democracy in the face of tyranny places it within the literary context of revolutionary writings that influenced the founding of the United States. Paine's powerful rhetoric and compelling arguments resonate with readers even today, highlighting the enduring relevance of his work. The American Crisis serves as both a historical account of a crucial period in American history and a timeless call to action for those who value liberty and justice.
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Length38 hrs 18 mins
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Publish dateOct 16, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The American Crisis
2The Crisis No. I
3The Crisis No. II: To Lord Howe
4The Crisis No. III
5The Crisis No. IV
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6The Crisis No. V
7To General Sir William Howe
8To the Inhabitants of America.
9The Crisis No. VI: To the Earl of Carlisle, General Clinton, and William Eden, Esq., BRITISH COMMISSIONERS AT NEW YORK.
10The Crisis No. VII: To the People of England.
11The Crisis No. VIII: Address to the People of England.
12The Crisis No. IX: The Crisis ExtraordinaryOn the Subject of Taxation.
13The Crisis No. X
14On the King of England’s Speech.
15To the People of America On the expenses, arrangements and disbursements for carrying on the war, and finishing it with honor and advantage
16The Crisis No. XI
17On the Present State of News.
18A Supernumerary Crisis To Sir Guy Carleton.
19The Crisis No. XII: To the Earl of Shelburne.
20The Crisis No. XIII: Thoughts on the Peace, and the Probable Advantages Thereof.
21A Supernumerary Crisis To the People of America.
22Preface
23Chapter I. Early Influences
24Chapter II. Early Struggles
25Chapter III. Domestic Trouble
26Chapter IV. The New World
27On March 4, 1775, Paine writes Franklin from Philadelphia
28Chapter V. Liberty And Equality
29Chapter VI. "Common Sense"
30Chapter VII. Under The Banner Of Independence
31Chapter VIII. Soldier And Secretary
32Chapter IX. French Aid, And The Paine-deane Controversy
33Chapter X. A Story By Gouverneur Morris
34Chapter XI. Cause, Country, Self
35Chapter XII. A Journey To France
36Chapter XIII. The Muzzled Ox Treading Out The Grain
37Chapter XIV. Great Washington And Poor Paine
38Chapter XV. Pontifical And Political Inventions
39Chapter XVI. Returning To The Old Home
40Chapter XVII. A British Lion With An American Heart
41Chapter XVIII. Paine's Letters To Jefferson In Paris
42Chapter XIX. The Key Of The Bastille
43Chapter XX. "The Rights Of Man"
44Chapter XXI. Founding The European Republic
45Chapter XXII. The Right Of Evolution
46Chapter XXIII. The Deputy For Calais In The Convention
47Chapter XXIV. Outlawed In England
48Chapter I. "Kill The King, But Not The Man"
49Chapter II. An Outlawed English Ambassador
50Chapter III. Revolution vs. Constitution
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