Common Sense

Thomas Paine

Casa editrice: Zenith Whispering Pines Publishers

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Experience the Words That Ignited a Revolution.

First published anonymously in January 1776, Thomas Paine's Common Sense was the spark that turned colonial discontent into a full-scale demand for independence. Written in clear, forceful language designed to be understood by everyone—not just the elite—this masterpiece of political persuasion dismantled the "myth" of the British monarchy and argued that the colonies had both a right and a duty to govern themselves.


Paine's arguments were so compelling that they reached nearly every corner of the colonies, becoming the all-time best-selling American title relative to the population. His call for a democratic republic and the protection of natural rights provided the intellectual foundation for the Declaration of Independence and the birth of a new nation.

This definitive edition presents the complete, original text of the most influential pamphlet in American history. Whether you are a student of early American history, a fan of political philosophy, or simply looking to understand the roots of American liberty, Common Sense remains an essential and electrifying read.

Discover the power of logic and the spirit of freedom. Buy "Common Sense" today and witness the birth of a nation.

Disponibile da: 17/12/2025.

Lunghezza di stampa: 66 pagine.

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