An Answer to the Second Part of Rights of Man (Classic Reprint): In Two Letters to the Author - Softcover

Paine, Thomas

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1331282578 ISBN 13: 9781331282570

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

This book analyzes the rise and fall of governments, examining the conceptions of society and civilization that have influenced their development. The author argues that the early evolution of governments was driven by the need for order and security, and in turn, led to profound changes in human behavior and societies. The book traces how these early systems of governance gradually gave way to more complex and sophisticated forms, as societies grew and evolved. The author sheds light on how political and social ideas have shaped the course of history, and the profound impact that governments have had on human civilization. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in political science, history, or the evolution of human societies.

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About the Author

English-born Thomas Paine left behind hearth and home for adventures on the high seas at nineteen. Upon returning to shore, he became a tax officer, and it was this job that inspired him to write The Case of the Officers of Excise in 1772. Paine then immigrated to Philadelphia, and in 1776 he published Common Sense, a defense of American independence from England. After returning to Europe, Paine wrote his famous Rights of Man as a response to criticism of the French Revolution. He was subsequently labeled as an outlaw, leading him to flee to France where he joined the National Convention. However, in 1793 Paine was imprisoned, and during this time he wrote the first part of The Age of Reason, an anti-church text which would go on to be his most famous work. After his release, Paine returned to America where he passed away in 1809.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331282578
• ISBN 13: 9781331282570
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 68