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Thomas Paine's Rights of Man is one of the great political tracks of history. The French Revolution occurred in 1789, overthrowing the French Monarchy and establishing what was arguably the first representative democracy in Europe. However, the revolution had been violent and led to a series of shocking massacres, despite the promise it held for the poor and the oppressed in France and Europe generally speaking.

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Thomas Paine Biographies (7)

Thomas Paine

1,239 words, approx. 5 pages

Thomas Paine (1737-1809) was an English-born journalist and Revolutionary propagandist. His writings convinced many American colonists of the need for independence.Thomas Paine came to America in 1774... Read more

Thomas Paine

10,121 words, approx. 34 pages

"I speak an open and disinterested language, dictated by no passion but that of humanity.... Independence is my happiness, and I view things as they are, without regard to place or person; my country ... Read more

Thomas Paine

4,505 words, approx. 16 pages

Thomas Paine, whether he be labeled journalist, propagandist, or editorialist, must be considered one of the great influentials of all time. Not only did he play an enormous role in the American Revol... Read more

Thomas Paine

5,228 words, approx. 18 pages

In 1776, when Thomas Paine wrote, "These are the times that try men's souls" (The American Crisis, number 1), he put into words the sentiments of all who believed in the cause of the American Revoluti... Read more

Thomas Paine

3,861 words, approx. 13 pages

Thomas Paine was the most widely read and controversial reform writer of the late eighteenth century on two continents. His appeal was based less on his grasp of reformist philosophy and political the... Read more

Thomas Paine

10,701 words, approx. 36 pages

Biography Essay"I speak an open and disinterested language, dictated by no passion but that of humanity. . . . Independence is my happiness, and I view things as they are, without regard to place or p... Read more

Thomas Paine

459 words, approx. 2 pages

Born in Thetford, England, Thomas Paine began life as a corsetmaker, his father's trade. He showed an interest in philosophy and science as a young man, and this interest led him to become an influent... Read more