{"product_id":"common-sense-9781513267456","title":"Common Sense","description":"\u003cp\u003eStruggling under oppressive laws, high taxes, and the heavy hand of King George the Third's rule, the people living in early America longed for freedoms seemingly out of reach. Talk of rebellion stayed in bars and in the secret of homes, never really given serious consideration until \u003cb\u003eThomas Paine \u003c\/b\u003e picked up a pen. \u003ci\u003eCommon Sense\u003c\/i\u003e was the one of the first major cases made public for independence. Written as if it were a sermon, \u003cb\u003ePaine\u003c\/b\u003e advocates for religious freedom and independence from Great Britain. \u003ci\u003eCommon Sense\u003c\/i\u003e is separated by four sections: \"Of the Origin and Design of Government in General, With Concise Remarks on the English Constitution\", \"Of Monarchy and Hereditary Succession,\" \"Thoughts on the Present State of American Affairs,\" and \"On the Present Ability of America, With Some Miscellaneous Reflections.\" Each use concise and persuasive prose to address \u003cb\u003ePaine's\u003c\/b\u003e main points and arguments for independence, based on the origins of the British government, the current state of America, and the issues of each. With \u003ci\u003e Common Sense \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003eThomas Paine \u003c\/b\u003e entered a frequently talked about and yearned for solution for the young, struggling nation into public discourse for serious consideration. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Without the pen of the author of \u003ci\u003eCommon Sense\u003c\/i\u003e, the sword of Washington would have been raised in vain,\" John Adams said of \u003cb\u003e Thomas Paine \u003c\/b\u003e. \u003ci\u003eCommon Sense\u003c\/i\u003e not only helped to inspire the American Revolution, but it also gave the founding fathers direction. Using clear, concise, and persuasive prose, \u003cb\u003e Paine\u003c\/b\u003e argues for American independence before other public figures of his time had the bravery or eloquence to. The ideologies of \u003ci\u003eCommon Sense \u003c\/i\u003e are still employed in government today, and is a testament to the American spirit. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNow with in a modern, easy-to-read font and with a distinct cover design, \u003ci\u003e Common Sense \u003c\/i\u003e by \u003cb\u003eThomas Paine\u003c\/b\u003e embodies the American spirit and ingenuity like never before. It is a must-have for any collection seeking to appreciate American history and the origins of American democracy. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePaine, Thomas:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThomas Paine\u003c\/b\u003e (1736-1809) was an English born American activist, philosopher, and author. Before moving to America, \u003cb\u003ePaine\u003c\/b\u003e 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, \u003cb\u003ePaine\u003c\/b\u003e 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. \u003cb\u003ePaine\u003c\/b\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mint Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50520088281362,"sku":"9781513267456","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_8ef1d1db-cdcc-4ca0-b443-42a5e7f691bb.jpg?v=1731076940","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/common-sense-9781513267456","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}