{"product_id":"common-sense-the-rights-of-man-and-other-essential-writings-of-thomas-paine-signet-classics","title":"Common Sense, The Rights of Man and Other Essential Writings of Thomas Paine (Signet Classics)","description":"A volume of Thomas Paine's most essential works, showcasing one of American history's most eloquent proponents of democracy.\n\nUpon publication, Thomas Paine’s modest pamphlet Common Sense shocked and spurred the foundling American colonies of 1776 to action. It demanded freedom from Britain—when even the most fervent patriots were only advocating tax reform. Paine’s daring prose paved the way for the Declaration of Independence and, consequently, the Revolutionary War. For “without the pen of Paine,” as John Adams said, “the sword of Washington would have been wielded in vain.”\n\nLater, his impassioned defense of the French Revolution, Rights of Man, caused a worldwide sensation. Napoleon, for one, claimed to have slept with a copy under his pillow, recommending that “a statue of gold should be erected to [Paine] in every city in the universe.”\n\nHere in one volume, these two complete works are joined with selections from Pain's other major essays, “The Crisis,” “The Age of Reason,” and “Agrarian Justice.”\n\nIncludes a Foreword by Jack Fruchtman Jr.\nand an Introduction by Sidney Hook\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0451528891\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.0451528891.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Paine, Thomas\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Mass Market Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This copy has clearly been enjoyed—expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41499441758266,"sku":"DBV.0451528891.A","price":7.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0451528891-0.jpg?v=1783030098","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/common-sense-the-rights-of-man-and-other-essential-writings-of-thomas-paine-signet-classics","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}