Common Sense (America 250 Edition)

Thomas Paine arrived in America from England in 1774 as a friend of Benjamin Franklin and writer of poetry and tracts condemning the slave trade. When hostilities between Britain and the colonies intensified in 1775, Paine penned Common Sense to inspire the colonies to break free from British exploitation and fight for independence. Published January 10, 1776, this influential booklet became a sensation, selling half a million copies—equivalent to approximately 75 million copies in today's market. Its powerful arguments for American independence resonated across the colonies and helped shape the course of the Revolution. This America250 Edition honors the semiquincentennial of American independence. The America250™ word mark and logo are trademarks owned by the United States Semiquincentennial Commission and used by Applewood Books under license. Hardback | 4 x 6.5 inches | 80 pages