Common Sense and Rights of Man: Bold-faced thoughts on revolution, reason, and personal freedom (Bold-Faced Wisdom)

The newest entry in our popular "Bold-faced" series offers an innovative reading of Thomas Paines two most influential essays. Readers will find inspiration in this unique edition, which features the authoritative text of Paines works, highlighted important passages, an introduction that examines his concepts from todays perspective, and writing exercises with lined pages. "Thomas Paine's powerful essays inspired two of the most important revolutions in history, in America and France. America's first bestseller, 'Common Sense' (1776) is a ringing denunciation of corrupt monarchies ... 'Rights of Man' (1791) is a fiery condemnation of a former friend's writings and a further exploration of Paine's beliefs in innovation, free thought, and democracy ..."--Page 4 of cover