The American Crisis by Thomas Paine (English) Paperback Book

Description: The American Crisis by Thomas Paine "The American Crisis" was a series of pamphlets published from 1776 to 1783 during the American Revolution by 18th-century Enlightenment philosopher and author Thomas Paine. The first volume begins with the famous words "These are the times that try men's souls". There were sixteen pamphlets in total together often known as "The American Crisis" or simply "The Crisis". Thirteen numbered pamphlets were published between 1776-1777 with three additional pamphlets released between 1777-1783. The writings were contemporaneous with the early parts of the American Revolution, during the times that colonists needed inspiring, and were written in a language the common man could manage. They are indicative of Paine's liberal philosophies. Paine signed them with one of his many pseudonyms, "Common Sense." The writings bolstered the morale of the American colonists, appealed to the English people's consideration of the war with America, clarified the issues at stake in the war, and denounced the advocates of a negotiated peace. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This influential series of pamphlets, written by Thomas Paine during the American Revolutionary War, served as a powerful call to arms for the colonists. With his stirring prose, Paine sought to inspire the American people to persevere in their fight for independence from British rule. The essays address the challenges faced by the fledgling nation, rallying the spirit of resistance and articulating the moral and political justifications for revolution. "The American Crisis" is remembered for its opening line, "These are the times that try mens souls," and its enduring impact on the American cause. Author Biography Paine was born in Norfolk, England, on January 29, 1737. He received a basic education in history, mathematics, and science, but left school at age 13 to apprentice in his fathers corsetmaking shop. In 1757, he spent time at sea aboard the privateer ship King of Prussia, and later found employment as a journeyman staymaker in London. All the while, Paine continued to study on his own, influenced by the work of two leading figures of the Enlightenment, Isaac Newton and John Locke. He began writing political pamphlets, and at the urging of Benjamin Franklin, emigrated to Philadelphia in 1774 to Details ISBN1434409449 Author Thomas Paine Pages 172 Publisher Wildside Press ISBN-10 1434409449 ISBN-13 9781434409447 Format Paperback Short Title AMER CRISIS Language English Media Book Birth 1737 Death 1809 Imprint Wildside Press Country of Publication United States UK Release Date 2010-06-01 AU Release Date 2010-06-01 NZ Release Date 2010-06-01 Illustrations Illustrations, black and white Place of Publication Holicog Audience General Year 2024 Publication Date 2024-09-06 US Release Date 2024-09-06 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:36144313;

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