{"product_id":"common-sense-hardcover-8","title":"Common Sense - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eThomas Paine\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStruggling under oppressive laws, high taxes, and the heavy hand of King George the Third's rule, the people living in early America longed for freedoms seemingly out of reach. Talk of rebellion stayed in bars and in the secret of homes, never really given serious consideration until \u003cb\u003eThomas Paine \u003c\/b\u003e picked up a pen. \u003ci\u003eCommon Sense\u003c\/i\u003e was the one of the first major cases made public for independence. Written as if it were a sermon, \u003cb\u003ePaine\u003c\/b\u003e advocates for religious freedom and independence from Great Britain. \u003ci\u003eCommon Sense\u003c\/i\u003e is separated by four sections: \"Of the Origin and Design of Government in General, With Concise Remarks on the English Constitution\", \"Of Monarchy and Hereditary Succession,\" \"Thoughts on the Present State of American Affairs,\" and \"On the Present Ability of America, With Some Miscellaneous Reflections.\" Each use concise and persuasive prose to address \u003cb\u003ePaine's\u003c\/b\u003e main points and arguments for independence, based on the origins of the British government, the current state of America, and the issues of each. With \u003ci\u003e Common Sense \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003eThomas Paine \u003c\/b\u003e entered a frequently talked about and yearned for solution for the young, struggling nation into public discourse for serious consideration. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Without the pen of the author of \u003ci\u003eCommon Sense\u003c\/i\u003e, the sword of Washington would have been raised in vain,\" John Adams said of \u003cb\u003e Thomas Paine \u003c\/b\u003e. \u003ci\u003eCommon Sense\u003c\/i\u003e not only helped to inspire the American Revolution, but it also gave the founding fathers direction. Using clear, concise, and persuasive prose, \u003cb\u003e Paine\u003c\/b\u003e argues for American independence before other public figures of his time had the bravery or eloquence to. The ideologies of \u003ci\u003eCommon Sense \u003c\/i\u003e are still employed in government today, and is a testament to the American spirit. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNow with in a modern, easy-to-read font and with a distinct cover design, \u003ci\u003e Common Sense \u003c\/i\u003e by \u003cb\u003eThomas Paine\u003c\/b\u003e embodies the American spirit and ingenuity like never before. It is a must-have for any collection seeking to appreciate American history and the origins of American democracy. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSince our inception in 2020, \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn a young nation facing financial hardships, oppressive laws, and violence, Thomas Paine advocates for freedom, and helps to kickstart the American Revolution. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eCommon Sense\u003c\/i\u003e by \u003cb\u003eThomas Paine\u003c\/b\u003e is said to be one of the major influences on America's decision to rebel against Great Britain, as \u003cb\u003ePaine\u003c\/b\u003e was among the first to present the thought of revolution in an intellectual medium. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.81 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 20, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sense and Sensibility (Unabridged)\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper Grades, 9-12\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.4\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43159095869503,"sku":"9781513220987","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/DBae1ph23J9781513220987.webp?v=1776995315","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/common-sense-hardcover-8","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}