Common Sense
$12.95 USD
When Thomas Paine stepped off the boat from England in 1774, he brought with him a sharp pen and sharper ideas. Already known for his poetry and fiery opposition to slavery, Paine was primed to shake things up. By 1775, as tensions between Britain and the colonies reached a boiling point, he channeled that restless energy into a slim but mighty 50-page manifesto called Common Sense. Published on January 10, 1776, this little booklet became a runaway bestseller, selling half a million copies and helping spark a revolution. A hardcover edition of the pamphlet that changed everything. Hardcover.