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    "Common Sense" by Thomas Paine (1776) w/ Professor Richard Bell

    "Common Sense" by Thomas Paine (1776) w/ Professor Richard Bell

    FromBooks That Shaped America

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    "Common Sense" by Thomas Paine (1776) w/ Professor Richard Bell

    FromBooks That Shaped America

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    Length:
    29 minutes
    Released:
    Sep 15, 2023
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Description

    Richard Bell, a University of Maryland history professor discusses Thomas Paine's life, and what led him to publish Common Sense.
    Common Sense written by Thomas Paine is a 47-page pamphlet advocating for independence from Great Britain, it was published in 1776.
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    Released:
    Sep 15, 2023
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Titles in the series (11)

    A companion podcast to the 10-episode C-SPAN television series, Books that Shaped America, produced in partnership with the Library of Congress.   The Library of Congress created the Books That Shaped America list to explore key works of literature from American history that have had a major impact on society. The 10 iconic books featured in the series have provoked thought, won awards, led to significant policy changes, and are still talked about today. In this companion podcast, you can learn more about the authors of the books featured. Find out more about Books that Shaped America at c-span.org/booksthatshapedamerica.