The Rights of Man (Thrift Editions) - Softcover

Paine, Thomas

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0486408930 ISBN 13: 9780486408934

Publisher: Dover Publications Inc, 2000

Synopsis

One of Paine's greatest and most widely read works, considered a classic statement of faith in democracy and egalitarianism, defends the early events of the French Revolution, supports social security for workers, public employment for those in need of work, abolition of laws limiting wages, and other social reforms.

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From the Back Cover

One of the most influential writers and reformers of his age, Thomas Paine successfully publicized the issues of his time in pamphlets that clearly and persuasively argued for political independence and social reform. Written in the language of common speech, Rights Rights of Man, his greatest and most widely read work, is considered a classic statement of faith in democracy and egalitarianism.
The first part of this document, dedicated to George Washington, appeared in 1791. Defending the early events of the French Revolution, it spoke on behalf of democracy, equality, and a new European order. Part Two, which appeared the following year, is perhaps Paine's finest example of political pamphleteering and an exemplary work that supported social security for workers, public employment for those in need of work, abolition of laws limiting wages, and other social reforms.

Edition details

• Publisher: Dover Publications Inc
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0486408930
• ISBN 13: 9780486408934
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256