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Common sense
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- Book Synopsis
- 'It is not in numbers, but in unity, that our great strength lies...' In his provocative pamphlet, Thomas Paine urged the Thirteen Colonies to break free from British rule. This revolutionary work marked the birth of a new and powerful nation. The English-born Paine combined effective political and ethical reasoning to create a polemic of unrivalled influence. Paine's compelling and persuasive writing style has ensured that Common Sense is now regarded as an historical and literary classic. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Classics series brings together high-quality paperback editions of classics works, presented with contemporary graphic cover designs. Together they make a wonderful collection which is perfect for any home library.
- About The Author
- Thomas Paine was born in Norfolk, England in 1737 before immigrating to America in 1774. He was a leader of radical movements in both Britain and America, his pamphlet Common Sense was so influential in the American Revolution that John Adams said 'without the pen of the author of Common Sense, the sword of Washington would have been raised in vain'.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781788287876
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Arcturus, (15 November 2018)
- Number of Pages
- 96
- Weight
- 90 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 198 x 129 x 6 mm
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