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Thomas Paine was an influential revolutionary pamphleteer, whose
writings were instrumental in bringing about some significant
political changes. His mastery of language was rivalled only by
Swift and Cobbett. British-born, he emigrated to America in 1775
where his pamphlet "Common Sense" (1776) was directly responsible
for the coming about of American independence. The "Rights of Man",
published in 1791 became the founding text of the British working
class movement. As part of his argument for man's natural rights
Paine anticipated the Welfare State, arguing as early as 1797 for
poor relief, old-age pensions and unemployment projects. Paine's
importance lies not so much in the depth of his political
philosophy as in his great abilities as communicator of political
ideas. This text dicusses and considers the various implications of
Paine's writings.
An Unabridged Edition (Parts I and II) From 'The Writings Of Thomas
Paine,' Edited By Moncure Conway With All Charts and Tables, Notes
and Footnotes, To Include A Chronology Of Paine's Life
Both volumes of Moncure Daniel Conway's excellent treatise on
demons and devilry are presented here complete. Written in the 19th
century, this lengthy and thorough text documents the various
manifestations of demons and devils in the Christian religion. The
forms they take, and the means by which they appear in the physical
world, are cataloged. How they correspond to actual phenomena, such
as death and pestilence, is likewise noted. Conway draws upon
various writings within the Biblical scriptures, together with
later works published in the Middle Ages and subsequent centuries,
to arrive at his own comprehensive treatment of the subject. The
second volume of the work concerns devils. Various figures such as
Ahriman and Visw mitra receive chapters, in which the writings
about them are quoted to form a complete image of their behavior
and meanings. Appearances of devils in later works, such as the
diabolical Mephistopheles in Goethe's Faust, are also cataloged.
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