The Rights of Man
A philosopher and political activist presents a forceful argument in favor of the principles of the French Revolution and of republicanism in general, together with a condemnation of monarchy and hereditary power in general.
Language
License
Public Domain
Originally published
1791
Latest release
Jul 29, 2026
Pages
313
Format
6 × 9 in (152 × 229 mm)
Book type
Paperback nonfiction
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Table of Contents
- Editor’s Introduction
- Part First
- Dedication
- Paine’s Preface to the English Edition
- Paine’s Preface to the French Edition
- Rights of Man
- Declaration of the Rights of Man and of Citizens by the National Assembly of France
- Observations on the Declaration of Rights
- Miscellaneous Chapter
- Conclusion
- Part Second
- French Translator’s Preface (1792)
- To M. de la Fayette
- Preface
- Introduction
- I
- II
- III
- IV
- V
- Appendix