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John Adams vs Thomas Paine: Rival Plans for the Early Republic (Journal of the American Revolution Books) Hardcover – Abridged, November 20, 2017

by Jett B. Conner (Author)
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How Paine’s Common Sense and Adams’s Thoughts on Government Shaped Our Modern Political Institutions 
Initially admiring Thomas Paine’s efforts for independence, John Adams nevertheless was rattled by the political philosophy of Common Sense and responded to it by publishing his Thoughts on Government to counteract Paine’s proposals, which Adams said were far too “democratical.” Although John Adams is given credit for his substantive contributions to American constitutionalism, especially his notions of separation of powers, checks and balances, and representation, in John Adams vs Thomas Paine: Rival Plans for the Early Republic, historian Jett B. Conner makes the case that Thomas Paine was more than just a revolutionary figure who spurred Americans toward declaring independ­ence. Common Sense made important contributions to American constitutional thought, too, particularly its call for more equal representation, popular sovereignty, a constitutional convention, and a federal system of governance with a strong central government. The book explores how the two rivals helped shape America’s first constitutions—the Articles of Confederation and those of several states— and how they continued contributing to American political thought as it developed during the so-called “critical period” between the adoption of the Articles of Confederation and the start of the Constitutional Convention of 1787. It also focuses on the creation of our democratic republic and compares Paine’s and Adams’s approaches to structuring constitutions to ensure free government while guarding against abuses of power and the excesses of democratic majorities. An abridged version of Common Sense and the short but complete Thoughts on Government are included in an appendix for easy reader reference. 
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    Journal of the American Revolution Books
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    168 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Westholme Publishing
  5. Publication date
    November 20, 2017
  6. Dimensions
    6 x 0.8 x 9 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    1594162921
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1594162923
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JETT B. CONNER is professor emeritus of political science at Metropolitan State University of Denver and a former academic policy officer for the Colorado Department of Higher Education. He received his PhD from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and studied the political thought of the American founding period during a National Endowment for the Humanities summer seminar at Princeton University. He resides in Denver.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Westholme Publishing; 1st edition (November 20, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 168 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1594162921
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1594162923
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.8 x 9 inches
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Dr Conner provides an insightful view of Thomas Paine as only he can. The authority on Paine and the Founding Fathers of the United States. Paine’s influence on the American Revolution is often neglected or glossed over in favor of Hamilton or Jefferson. Dr Conner dispels these myths with an authoritative view of the realities of the revolutionary era. A must read for any student of political philosophy.
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Dr Conner provides an insightful view of Thomas Paine as only he can. The authority on Paine and the Founding Fathers of the United States. Paine’s influence on the American Revolution is often neglected or glossed over in favor of Hamilton or Jefferson. Dr Conner dispels these myths with an authoritative view of the realities of the revolutionary era. A must read for any student of political philosophy.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Insightful synopsis of Paine as the unsung Founding Father of USA
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Dr Conner provides an insightful view of Thomas Paine as only he can. The authority on Paine and the Founding Fathers of the United States. Paine’s influence on the American Revolution is often neglected or glossed over in favor of Hamilton or Jefferson. Dr Conner dispels these myths with an authoritative view of the realities of the revolutionary era. A must read for any student of political philosophy.
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This was a really good read!It was a comparison of the twos different plans for the revolution.It was very interesting. Jack de Golia was an excellent narrator.I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.'
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