Paine, Thomas

"Presents three works by Thomas Paine "Common Sense," "The Rights of Man", and "The Age of Reason." In "Common Sense", which swayed public opinion in favor of American independence from England. "The Rights of Man and The Age of Reason" further advocated for universal human rights, a republican instead of monarchical government, and truth and reason in politics."--Provided by publisher.

Presents selections from Thomas Paine's political pamphlets "Common Sense" and "The Crisis." Includes writing and reading exercises.

Contains the complete text of American colonist Thomas Paine's advocacy of independence from British rule.

Thomas Paine often declared himself a citizen of the world. This Norton Critical Edition presents Paine and his writing within the transatlantic and global context of the revolutionary ideas and actions of his time.