| Common Sense: And Related Writings Contributor(s): Paine, Thomas (Author) |
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ISBN: 0312201486 ISBN-13: 9780312201487 Publisher: Bedford Books OUR PRICE: $25.64 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2000 Annotation: Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" is one of the most important and often assigned primary documents of the Revolutionary era. This edition of the pamphlet is unique in its inclusion of selections from Paine's other writings from 1775 and 1776 -- additional essays that contextualize "Common Sense" and provide unusual insight on both the writer and the cause for which he wrote. The volume introduction includes coverage of Paine's childhood and early adult years in England, arguing for the significance of personal experience, environment, career, and religion in understanding Paine's influential political writings. The volume also includes a glossary, a chronology, 12 illustrations, a selected bibliography, and questions for consideration. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | Political - History | Americas (north Central South West Indies) - History | United States - General |
| Dewey: 320.011 |
| LCCN: 00104953 |
| Series: Bedford Series in History & Culture (Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5.4" W x 7.9" (0.45 lbs) 176 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: One of the most important documents of the revolutionary era, this edition of Common Sense includes selections from Thomas Paine's other writings from 1775 and 1776 along with additional essays that provide unusual insight on both the writer and the cause for which he wrote. |