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Common Sense (Great Ideas)
Thomas Paine
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Description for Common Sense (Great Ideas)
Paperback. The book that created the modern United States, Paine's incendiary call for Americans to revolt against British rule converted millions to the cause of independence and set out a vision of a just society - free from corruption and cronyism - which remains inspiring today. Series: Penguin Great Ideas. Num Pages: 112 pages. BIC Classification: HP; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 180 x 112 x 8. Weight in Grams: 72.
Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization, and helped make us who we are.
Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization, and helped make us who we are.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Penguin
Number of pages
112
Publication date
2004
Series
Penguin Great Ideas
Condition
New
Number of Pages
112
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780141018904
SKU
V9780141018904
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About Thomas Paine
Thomas Paine was born in1737 at Thetford, Norfolk in England, as a son of a Quaker. He immigrated to America in 1774. There he published works criticising the slavery and supporting American independence. He became very popular but returned to England where he became involved in the French Revolution. After that he returned to America where he died in 1802. ... Read more
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