{"product_id":"rights-of-man-paperback-2","title":"Rights of Man - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eThomas Paine\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne 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. \u003ci\u003eRights of Man\u003c\/i\u003e, his greatest and most widely read work, is considered a classic statement of faith in democracy and egalitarianism.\u003cbr\u003eThe first part of this document, dedicated to George Washington, appeared in 1791\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003eWritten in the language of common speech, \u003ci\u003eRights of Man\u003c\/i\u003e was a sensation in the United States, defended by many who agreed with Paine's defense of republican government; but in Britain, it was labeled by Parliament as highly seditious, causing the government to suppress it and prosecute the British-born Paine for treason.\u003cbr\u003eRegarded by historian E. P. Thompson as the foundation-text for the English working-class movement, this much-read and much-studied book remains an inspiring, rational work that paved the way for the growth and development of radical traditions in American and British society.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne 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, \u003ci\u003eRights \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eRights of Man\u003c\/i\u003e, his greatest and most widely read work, is considered a classic statement of faith in democracy and egalitarianism.\u003cbr\u003eThe first part of this document, dedicated to George Washington, appeared in 1791\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.51 x 8.23 x 5.21 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 14, 1999\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51756165988640,"sku":"9780486408934","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/52e98ccefd7884406a670129877bc07c.webp?v=1780076061","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/rights-of-man-paperback-2","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}