Common sense

addressed to the inhabitants of America, on the following interesting subjects: I. Of the origin and design of government in general, with concise remarks on the English constitution. II. Of monarchy and heriditary [!] succession. III. Thoughts on the present state of America. IV. Of the present ability of America, with some miscellaneous reflections ...

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Thomas Paine: Common sense (1803, Printed and sold by J.M. Dunham)

43 pages

English language

Published Nov. 8, 1803 by Printed and sold by J.M. Dunham.

OCLC Number:
12020608

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Subjects

  • Political science
  • Monarchy
  • United States -- Politics and government -- 1775-1783