The Greatest Works of Thomas Paine: 39 Books in One Edition
Political Works, Philosophical Writings, Speeches, Letters & BiographyBy Thomas Paine
Length77h 12m
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In "The Greatest Works of Thomas Paine: 39 Books in One Edition," readers are presented with a comprehensive collection of Paine's influential writings that shaped revolutionary thought in the late 18th century. This anthology includes seminal texts like "Common Sense," "The American Crisis," and "The Rights of Man," showcasing Paine's unapologetic advocacy for democracy, individual rights, and secular governance. Paine's literary style is characterized by its clarity, persuasiveness, and emotional appeal, making complex ideas accessible to the common reader. Within the context of Enlightenment philosophy and the tumultuous political landscape of his time, his works are pivotal in understanding the ideological foundations of modern democracy. Thomas Paine (1737-1809), an English-American political philosopher and revolutionary, emerged as a leading voice for social justice and reform. His early experiences as an artisan and pamphleteer provided him with insight into the struggles of ordinary people, which fueled his passion for advocating for liberty and equality. Paine's journey from England to America during the turbulent colonial era catalyzed his commitment to Enlightenment ideals, deeply influencing both the American and French revolutions. For readers interested in the origins of democratic thought and human rights, this compilation serves as an indispensable resource. It not only encapsulates the fervent spirit of an era but also resonates with contemporary issues of governance and personal freedoms. Paine's works are essential for anyone seeking to understand the transformative power of ideas and the enduring legacy of one of history's great thinkers.
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GenrePolitics and Government
Length77 hrs 12 mins
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Table of contents
1On the Origin and Design of Government in General, with Concise Remarks on the English Constitution
67The Memorial To Monroe (pt. 2)
2Of Monarchy and Hereditary Succession
68Letter To George Washington
3Thoughts on the Present State of American Affairs
69Observations1
4Of the Present Ability of America: with some Miscellaneous Reflections
70Dissertation On First Principles Of Government1
5The Crisis No. I
71The Constitution Of 1795
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6The Crisis No. II
72The Decline And Fall Of The English System Of Finance1
7The Crisis No. III
73Forgetfulness1
8The Crisis No. IV
74Agrarian Justice
9The Crisis No. V
75The Eighteenth Fructidor
10To General Sir William Howe
76The Recall Of Monroe1
11The Crisis No. VI
77Private Letter To President Jefferson
12The Crisis No. VII
78Proposal That Louisiana Be Purchased1
13The Crisis No. VIII
79Thomas Paine To The Citizens Of The United States
14The Crisis No. IX
80To The French Inhabitants Of Louisiana1
15The Crisis No. X
81Introduction
16The Crisis No. XI
82A Letter Addressed To The Abbe Raynal
17The Crisis No. XII
83Postscript
18The Crisis No. XIII
84Preface
19PART I
85Chapter I. Early Influences
20The Author's Preface to the English Edition
86Chapter II. Early Struggles
21The Author's Preface to the French Edition
87Chapter III. Domestic Trouble
22Rights of Man (pt. 1)
88On March 4, 1775, Paine writes Franklin from Philadelphia
23Rights of Man (pt. 2)
89Chapter V. Liberty And Equality
24Declaration Of The Rights Of Man And Of Citizens By The National Assembly Of France
90Chapter VI. "Common Sense"
25Observations on the Declaration of Rights
91Chapter VII. Under The Banner Of Independence
26Miscellaneous Chapter
92Chapter VIII. Soldier And Secretary
27Conclusion
93Chapter IX. French Aid, And The Paine-deane Controversy
28PART II
94Chapter X. A Story By Gouverneur Morris
29Preface
95Chapter XI. Cause, Country, Self
30Introduction
96Chapter XII. A Journey To France
31Chapter I
97Chapter XIII. The Muzzled Ox Treading Out The Grain
32Chapter II
98Chapter XIV. Great Washington And Poor Paine
33Chapter III
99Chapter XV. Pontifical And Political Inventions
34Chapter IV
100Chapter XVI. Returning To The Old Home
35Chapter V (pt. 1)
101Chapter XVII. A British Lion With An American Heart
36Chapter V (pt. 2)
102Chapter XVIII. Paine's Letters To Jefferson In Paris
37Appendix
103Chapter XIX. The Key Of The Bastille
38Introduction
104Chapter XX. "The Rights Of Man"
39Part First
105Chapter XXI. Founding The European Republic
40End of the First Part.
106Chapter XXII. The Right Of Evolution
41Preface to Part II
107Chapter XXIII. The Deputy For Calais In The Convention
42Part Second (pt. 1)
108Chapter XXIV. Outlawed In England
43Part Second (pt. 2)
109Chapter I. "Kill The King, But Not The Man"
44Conclusion
110Chapter II. An Outlawed English Ambassador
45Introduction With Historical Notes And Documents
111Chapter III. Revolution vs. Constitution
46The Republican Proclamation
112Chapter IV. A Garden In The Faubourg St. Denis
47To The Authors Of "Le Républicain"1
113Chapter V. A Conspiracy
48To The Abbé Sièyes1
114Chapter VI. A Testimony Under The Guillotine
49To The Attorney General
115Chapter VII. A Minister And His Prisoner
50To Mr. Secretary Dundas1
116Chapter VIII. Sick And In Prison
51Letters To Onslow Cranley
117Chapter IX. A Restoration
52To The Sheriff Of The County Of Sussex
118Chapter X. The Silence Of Washington
53To Mr. Secretary Dundas
119Chapter XI. "The Age Of Reason"
54Letter Addressed To The Addressers On The Late Proclamation1
120Chapter XII. Friendships
55Address To The People Of France
121Chapter XIII. Theophilanthropy
56Anti-monarchal Essay. For The Use Of New Republicans1
122Chapter XIV. The Republican Abdiel
57To The Attorney General, On The Prosecution Against The Second Part
123Chapter XV. The Last Year In Europe
58On The Propriety Of Bringing Louis XVI To Trial1
124Chapter XVI. The American Inquisition
59Reasons For Preserving The Life Of Louis Capet
125Chapter XVII. New Rochelle And The Bonnevilles
60Shall Louis XVI Have Respite?
126Chapter XVIII. A New York Prometheus
61Declaration Of Rights1
127Chapter XIX. Personal Traits
62Private Letters To Jefferson
128Chapter XX. Death And Resurrection
63Letter To Danton1)
129Appendix A. The Cobbett Papers
64A Citizen Of America To The Citizens Of Europe1
130Thomas Paine, A Sketch Of His Life And Character
65Appeal To The Convention1
131Appendix B. The Hall Manuscripts
66The Memorial To Monroe (pt. 1)
132Appendix C. Portraits Of Paine
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