Struggling under oppressive laws, high taxes, and the heavy hand of
King George the Third's rule, the people living in early America
longed for freedoms seemingly out of reach. Talk of rebellion
stayed in bars and in the secret of homes, never really given
serious consideration until Thomas Paine picked up a pen. Common
Sense was the one of the first major cases made public for
independence. Written as if it were a sermon, Paine advocates for
religious freedom and independence from Great Britain. Common Sense
is separated by four sections: "Of the Origin and Design of
Government in General, With Concise Remarks on the English
Constitution", "Of Monarchy and Hereditary Succession," "Thoughts
on the Present State of American Affairs," and "On the Present
Ability of America, With Some Miscellaneous Reflections." Each use
concise and persuasive prose to address Paine's main points and
arguments for independence, based on the origins of the British
government, the current state of America, and the issues of each.
With Common Sense Thomas Paine entered a frequently talked about
and yearned for solution for the young, struggling nation into
public discourse for serious consideration. "Without the pen of the
author of Common Sense, the sword of Washington would have been
raised in vain," John Adams said of Thomas Paine . Common Sense not
only helped to inspire the American Revolution, but it also gave
the founding fathers direction. Using clear, concise, and
persuasive prose, Paine argues for American independence before
other public figures of his time had the bravery or eloquence to.
The ideologies of Common Sense are still employed in government
today, and is a testament to the American spirit. Now with in a
modern, easy-to-read font and with a distinct cover design, Common
Sense by Thomas Paine embodies the American spirit and ingenuity
like never before. It is a must-have for any collection seeking to
appreciate American history and the origins of American democracy.
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