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The Collected Works of Thomas Paine assembles the influential writings of one of America's foremost revolutionary thinkers and political activists. Spanning from his seminal pamphlets like "Common Sense" to his powerful treatise "The Rights of Man," this collection encapsulates Paine's fervent advocacy for liberty, democracy, and human rights. Stylistically, Paine employs clear and persuasive prose, strategically blending rhetoric and reason to galvanize public opinion during the tumultuous Revolutionary period. The book not only serves as a testament to Enlightenment ideals but also sheds light on the socio-political environment of late 18th-century America and Europe, influencing both contemporaries and future generations of thinkers and activists. Thomas Paine (1737-1809) was born in England and later emigrated to America, where he engaged vigorously in the political discourse of his time. His experiences as a propagandist and exile provided him a unique lens through which to critique government and champion individual rights. Paine's radical ideologies often placed him at odds with established authorities, making his works both valuable historical artifacts and powerful calls for social change. His life, punctuated by advocacy for republicanism and social equity, profoundly shaped modern democratic thought. For readers eager to explore the foundations of modern democracy and the rights of the individual, The Collected Works of Thomas Paine is an indispensable resource. This compilation not only offers a window into the ideological underpinnings of the American Revolution but also sparks critical reflection on contemporary issues of governance and civil liberties. Paine's passionate call for justice and equality remains as relevant today as it was in his time, making this collection essential reading for anyone interested in political philosophy and history.
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GenrePolitics and Government
Length77 hrs 18 mins
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Publish dateNov 13, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Notable Works
33Letter To Danton
2Common Sense
34A Citizen Of America To The Citizens Of Europe
3The American Crisis (pt. 1)
35Appeal To The Convention
4The American Crisis (pt. 2)
36The Memorial To Monroe (pt. 1)
5The American Crisis (pt. 3)
37The Memorial To Monroe (pt. 2)
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6The American Crisis (pt. 4)
38Letter To George Washington
7The Rights of Man (pt. 1)
39Observations
8The Rights of Man (pt. 2)
40Dissertation On First Principles Of Government
9The Rights of Man (pt. 3)
41The Constitution Of 1795
10The Rights of Man (pt. 4)
42The Decline And Fall Of The English System Of Finance
11The Rights of Man (pt. 5)
43Forgetfulness
12The Age of Reason (pt. 1)
44Agrarian Justice
13The Age of Reason (pt. 2)
45The Eighteenth Fructidor
14The Age of Reason (pt. 3)
46The Recall Of Monroe
15Other Works
47Private Letter To President Jefferson
16The Republican Proclamation
48Proposal That Louisiana Be Purchased
17To The Authors of "Le Républicain."
49Thomas Paine To The Citizens Of The United States
18To The Abbé Sièyes
50To The French Inhabitants Of Louisiana
19To The Attorney General
51A Letter Addressed To The Abbe Raynal (pt. 1)
20To Mr. Secretary Dundas
52A Letter Addressed To The Abbe Raynal (pt. 2)
21Letters To Onslow Cranley
53Biography: The Life Of Thomas Paine by Moncure D. Conway (pt. 1)
22To The Sheriff Of The County Of Sussex
54Biography: The Life Of Thomas Paine by Moncure D. Conway (pt. 2)
23To Mr. Secretary Dundas
55Biography: The Life Of Thomas Paine by Moncure D. Conway (pt. 3)
24Letter Addressed To The Addressers On The Late Proclamation
56Biography: The Life Of Thomas Paine by Moncure D. Conway (pt. 4)
25Address To The People Of France
57Biography: The Life Of Thomas Paine by Moncure D. Conway (pt. 5)
26Anti-monarchal Essay. For The Use Of New Republicans
58Biography: The Life Of Thomas Paine by Moncure D. Conway (pt. 6)
27To The Attorney General, On The Prosecution Against The Second Part
59Biography: The Life Of Thomas Paine by Moncure D. Conway (pt. 7)
28On The Propriety Of Bringing Louis XVI To Trial
60Biography: The Life Of Thomas Paine by Moncure D. Conway (pt. 8)
29Reasons For Preserving The Life Of Louis Capet
61Biography: The Life Of Thomas Paine by Moncure D. Conway (pt. 9)
30Shall Louis XVI Have Respite?
62Biography: The Life Of Thomas Paine by Moncure D. Conway (pt. 10)
31Declaration Of Rights
63Biography: The Life Of Thomas Paine by Moncure D. Conway (pt. 11)
32Private Letters To Jefferson
64Biography: The Life Of Thomas Paine by Moncure D. Conway (pt. 12)
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