---
title: Title Page of Common Sense
author: Niki K
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/18278/title-page-of-common-sense/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2023-12-18
---

# Title Page of Common Sense

_Authored by Niki K_

## Image File

[![Title Page of Common Sense](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/18278.png)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/18278.png)

## Image Caption

The title page of an early edition of *Common Sense* by the Anglo-American philosopher [Thomas Paine](https://www.worldhistory.org/Thomas_Paine/) (1737-1809). The pamphlet was first published in 1776 and therein Paine argued for independence for the 13 American colonies.

## Cite This Work

### APA
K, N. (2023, December 18). Title Page of Common Sense. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/18278/title-page-of-common-sense/>
### Chicago
K, Niki. "Title Page of Common Sense." *World History Encyclopedia*, December 18, 2023. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/18278/title-page-of-common-sense/>.
### MLA
K, Niki. "Title Page of Common Sense." *World History Encyclopedia*, 18 Dec 2023, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/18278/title-page-of-common-sense/>.

## License & Copyright

[Original image](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Commonsense.jpg) by [**Niki K**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Commonsense.jpg). Submitted by [Mark Cartwright](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/markzcartwright/ "User Page: Mark Cartwright"), published on 18 December 2023. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.