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Common Sense

Common Sense

Thomas Paine argues that the American people possess the right to challenge the oppressive power of the British monarchy and Parliament. The text asserts that the cause of American independence carries universal significance for the natural rights of mankind.

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License
Public Domain
Originally published
1776
Latest release
Oct 9, 2026
Pages
77
Format
6 × 9 in (152 × 229 mm)
Book type
Paperback nonfiction
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Public page

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Table of Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. OF THE ORIGIN AND DESIGN OF GOVERNMENT IN GENERAL, WITH CONCISE REMARKS ON THE ENGLISH CONSTITUTION
  3. OF MONARCHY AND HEREDITARY SUCCESSION
  4. Thoughts on the Present State of American Affairs
  5. OF THE PRESENT ABILITY OF AMERICA, WITH SOME MISCELLANEOUS REFLEXIONS
  6. Appendix