"Presents three works by Thomas Paine "Common Sense," "The Rights of Man", and "The Age of Reason." In "Common Sense", which swayed public opinion in favor of American independence from England. "The Rights of Man and The Age of Reason" further advocated for universal human rights, a republican instead of monarchical government, and truth and reason in politics."--Provided by publisher.
year: 2014
call number/section: 320.51
subjects: burke, edmund, 1729-1797, reflections on the revolution in france, political science, early works to 1800, history, 18th century, monarchy, rationalism, history / united states / revolutionary period (1775-1800), united states, politics and government, 1775-1783, france, causes, revolution, 1789-1799, great britain, 1760-1820