The pen of Thomas Paine was one of the most powerful weapons Americans possessed in their struggle for independence. The American Crisis played a key role in persuading ordinary people to embrace the American Revolution and to remain true to that cause. The pamphlets comprising this volume bluntly denounced Great Britain’s constitution, its monarchy, and its empire and reminded citizens why they were undertaking such an arduous struggle. Our political rhetoric and indeed our political culture still show the imprint of Paine’s galvanizing words.
The pen of Thomas Paine was one of the most powerful weapons Americans possessed in their struggle for independence. The American Crisis played a key role in persuading ordinary people to embrace the American Revolution and to remain true to that cause. The pamphlets comprising this volume bluntly denounced Great Britain’s constitution, its monarchy, and its empire and reminded citizens why they were undertaking such an arduous struggle. Our political rhetoric and indeed our political culture still show the imprint of Paine’s galvanizing words.
The American Crisis (Barnes & Noble Library of Essential Reading)
224The American Crisis (Barnes & Noble Library of Essential Reading)
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ISBN-13: | 9781435127036 |
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Publisher: | Barnes & Noble |
Publication date: | 06/29/2010 |
Series: | Barnes & Noble Library of Essential Reading |
Pages: | 224 |
Sales rank: | 249,410 |
Product dimensions: | 5.40(w) x 8.10(h) x 0.80(d) |