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Common Sense Hardcover by Thomas Paine Applewood Books

“Common Sense” by Thomas Paine is a hardcover book published by Applewood Books in 2002 as part of the Books of American Wisdom Series. This classic work of history and political science delves into the Revolutionary Period of the United States (1775-1800) and the Civil War Period (1850-1877). With 76 pages and written in English, this book offers a concise and insightful analysis of the United States’ historical development, making it a valuable addition to any library for those interested in American history and political theory.

Common Sense, USA, Books of American Wisdom, Hardback

Common Sense, USA, Books of American Wisdom, Hardback Thomas Paine arrived in America from England in 1774. A friend of Benjamin Franklin, he was a writer of poetry and tracts condemning the slave trade. In 1775, as hostilities between Britain and the colonies intensified, Paine wrote Common Sense to encourage the colonies to break the British exploitative hold and fight for independence. The little booklet of 50 pages was published January 10, 1776 and sold a half-million copies, approximately equal to 75 million copies today.