Common Sense

Written by Thomas Paine

Narrated by Travis Burton

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Common Sense is the timeless classic that inspired the Thirteen Colonies to fight for and declare their independence from Great Britain in the summer of 1776. Written by famed political theorist Thomas Paine, this pamphlet boldly challenged the authority of the British government and the royal monarchy to rule over the American colonists.
By using plain language and a reasoned style, Paine chose to forego the philosophical and Latin references made popular by the Enlightenment era writers. As a result, Paine united average citizens and political leaders behind the central idea of independence and transformed the tenor of the colonists’ argument against the British. As the best-selling American title of all time, Common Sense has been eloquently described by historian Gordon S. Wood as "the most incendiary and popular pamphlet of the entire revolutionary era."
Thomas Paine (1737–1809) was an English-American political activist, philosopher, and revolutionary. As one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, he authored the most influential pamphlets at the start of the American Revolution and inspired the colonists to declare independence from Great Britain in 1776. His ideas reflected the Enlightenment-era rhetoric of transnational human rights and the separation of church and state. He has been called a corset-maker by trade, a journalist by profession, and a propagandist by inclination.
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• Language: English
• Publisher: Native Publishing House
• Release date: Jun 10, 2020
• ISBN: 9781662120213

Thomas Paine

Thomas Paine (1736-1809) was an English born American activist, philosopher, and author. Before moving to America, Paine worked as a stay maker, but would often get fired for his questionable business practices. Out of a job, separated from his wife, and falling into debt, Paine decided to move to America for a fresh start. There, he not only made a fresh start for himself, but helped pave the way for others, too. Paine was credited to be a major inspiration for the American Revolution. His series of pamphlets affected American politics by voicing concerns that were not yet intellectually considered by early American society.

Reviews for Common Sense

[Amy Maddison · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Common Sense shows you what freedom is and was, and today it is null and void. I cannot even recommend this book unless you want to understand what freedom actually once meant to the colonists.

[Brandon Zauie · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I've listened to it many times now and have marveled at the bravery and foresight of Thomas Paine. It is also well narrated and gives you the feel of a colonial era debate tournament.

[Andy Curtis · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This was surprisingly easy to "read," and very interesting from this side of history. Hard to imagine even the need for this, but definite reminder of why America needed to do as she did. Glad I took the time to listen.

[Jay Merideth · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Brilliant, and even more needed today than in 1776. Should be required reading for every school child, teacher, and elected official. Eventually, even journalists should read it, or at least have someone read it to them.

[Ryan H · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Should be read by every American and understood in context. Alone, the speech is dated and monotonous, but realize that this was written months before the Declaration of Independence and shares the same language.

[Georgia Jackson · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A fantastic look into the ideas and arguments being portrayed during the founding of the United States of America.

[Paddy Christian · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Really good. must listen. it's amazing how times it is. it could have been written last week.

[Arnold Jack · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A Very informative piece of literature and quenchable reprieve from the flawed opposition to what could be a yet great Republic.