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Common Sense: The Origin and Design of Government Paperback – January 30, 2016

by Thomas Paine (Author), Coventry House Publishing (Editor)
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Common Sense is the timeless classic that inspired the Thirteen Colonies to fight for and declare their independence from Great Britain in the summer of 1776. Written by famed political theorist Thomas Paine, this pamphlet boldly challenged the authority of the British government and the royal monarchy to rule over the American colonists.

By using plain language and a reasoned style, Paine chose to forego the philosophical and Latin references made popular by the Enlightenment era writers. As a result, Paine united average citizens and political leaders behind the central idea of independence and transformed the tenor of the colonists’ argument against the British. As the best-selling American title of all time, Common Sense has been eloquently described by historian Gordon S. Wood as "the most incendiary and popular pamphlet of the entire revolutionary era."

Thomas Paine (1737–1809) was an English-American political activist, philosopher, and revolutionary. As one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, he authored the most influential pamphlets at the start of the American Revolution and inspired the colonists to declare independence from Great Britain in 1776. His ideas reflected Enlightenment-era rhetoric of transnational human rights and the separation of church and state. He has been called a corset-maker by trade, a journalist by profession, and a propagandist by inclination.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Coventry House Publishing (January 30, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 88 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0692625208
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0692625200
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 1330L
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.68 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.2 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Chris Malone
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy read and "literally" common sense.
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One of the best books, if not the best. Everyone must read this at some point in their life. Even if you're not into politics. Easy read and "literally" common sense.
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Caleb
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing and fantastically written!
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I read this article for pleasure, I also needed to read it for a government class. It was the best decision I could’ve made, this book is so patriotic so American and gives us insight into what the minds of the colonial Americans during this time of stress. But most importantly, all of his points and all of his reasons for declaring our independence, or just plain common sense.
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Stella
5.0 out of 5 stars Really significant.
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2019
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After doing my history final on a biography of Thomas Paine, I felt the need to read his own words for myself in order to better understand him.
Very good. Smart stuff. Old timey language is a little rough to get thru, and I wish there was a copy of the kings letter he's rebutting.
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linda
5.0 out of 5 stars Great little book- A must read for all Americans!
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I think this should be required reading for all American History courses. Many of the ideas can relate to our country's politics today. And, as the title says, it's mainly "Common Sense." The actual book is small yet sturdy enough to carry with you.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Every American should read this
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2024
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When you see how well people used their language skills during this period in history, you recognize how far we have dumbed down. This was an important document created to help the average person understand the many reasons why we needed to become independent of England. Most of these reasons are still compelling as to why we need to remain a united people. We should never forget how life was when we were under the rule of outsiders. It’s a difficult but important read.
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Robert
5.0 out of 5 stars Relevant Today as it was in 1776
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2022
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With how short this book is I can’t see a reason not to read it once if only for its historical value. That being said I believe this book is just as relevant today as when it was written.
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Kiersten
5.0 out of 5 stars Great copy of an influential work
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2019
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Wow! I barely made it through the first few pages because I was geeking out every other sentence. Such a powerful and logical work. I would recommend this to anyone both for historical purposes and to rekindle logical reasoning in today’s views. I like the design of this copy, and the size is perfect.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Colonial America's Cronkite !!
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2022
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Today's D.C. headlines written for a colonial populace taking back their freedoms and and realism. Pertinent. COMPELLING !!
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DM
5.0 out of 5 stars Must Read
Reviewed in Canada on June 23, 2022
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... it's common sense.
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Hardy
5.0 out of 5 stars Ein "Klassiker" der aktueller nicht sein könnte!
Reviewed in Germany on February 16, 2021
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Ich habe mir das Buch aus aktuellem Anlass des 2. Impeachment von Donald Trump, wo es von der Anklage referenziert wurde, bestellt.

Thomas Paine schreibt in seinem Vorwort: „ The cause of America is, in a great measure, the cause of all mankind. Many circumstances have, and will arise, which are not local, but universal, and through which the principles of all lovers of mankind are affected, and in the event of which, their affections are interested.”

Das 1776 verfasste Werk könnte aktueller nicht sein und die Betrachtungen und Ausführungen von Pain sind auf jedes freiheitstrebende Land oder offene Gesellschaft in der heutigen Zeit übertragbar.

Das Englisch ist im damaligen Stil verfasst und manchmal ein bisschen umständlich zu lesen. Jedoch liest es sich trotzdem einigermaßen flüssig und ist eigentlich eine nette Abwechslung zu zeitgenössischen Werken. Die 82 Seiten im Taschenbuchformat sind schnell gelesen.

Ich kann das Buch aufgrund der historischen Bedeutung, der aktuellen Relevanz aber auch aufgrund des Unterhaltungswertes in jeder Hinsicht wärmstens empfehlen.

Liefertreue: schnell & zuverlässig- wie angekündigt
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Funktion: einwandfrei
Qualität: sehr gut
Preis/Leistung: sehr gut
Zufriedenheit: sehr gut
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Reviewed in Canada on November 23, 2020
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