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  • 005 - Appendix

    005 - Appendix
    Feb 9 2026
    Thomas Paine is often referred to as The Father of the American Revolution, and his groundbreaking pamphlet, Common Sense, published anonymously on January 10, 1776, played a pivotal role in shaping public opinion. Initially signed Written by an Englishman, this influential document quickly gained traction, with an estimated 100,000 copies sold in just three months, and around 500,000 total—including pirated editions—circulating throughout the American colonies. At a time when the population was only two million free inhabitants, this made Common Sense the best-selling book of its era. Originally titled Plain Truth, the name was changed at the suggestion of Paines friend and fellow independence advocate Benjamin Rush. Released after the Revolution had begun, the pamphlet was widely shared and often read aloud in taverns, significantly spreading the ideas of republicanism and fueling the desire for separation from Britain, as well as encouraging enlistment in the Continental Army. Paines compelling arguments for independence called for a definitive break from the past, urging readers to focus on a brighter future and offering hope to those alarmed by the looming threat of tyranny.
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    36 Min.
  • 004 - Of The Present Ability Of America With Some Miscellaneous Reflections

    004 - Of The Present Ability Of America With Some Miscellaneous Reflections
    Feb 9 2026
    Thomas Paine is often referred to as The Father of the American Revolution, and his groundbreaking pamphlet, Common Sense, published anonymously on January 10, 1776, played a pivotal role in shaping public opinion. Initially signed Written by an Englishman, this influential document quickly gained traction, with an estimated 100,000 copies sold in just three months, and around 500,000 total—including pirated editions—circulating throughout the American colonies. At a time when the population was only two million free inhabitants, this made Common Sense the best-selling book of its era. Originally titled Plain Truth, the name was changed at the suggestion of Paines friend and fellow independence advocate Benjamin Rush. Released after the Revolution had begun, the pamphlet was widely shared and often read aloud in taverns, significantly spreading the ideas of republicanism and fueling the desire for separation from Britain, as well as encouraging enlistment in the Continental Army. Paines compelling arguments for independence called for a definitive break from the past, urging readers to focus on a brighter future and offering hope to those alarmed by the looming threat of tyranny.
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    28 Min.
  • 003 - Thoughts On The Present State Of American Affairs

    003 - Thoughts On The Present State Of American Affairs
    Feb 9 2026
    Thomas Paine is often referred to as The Father of the American Revolution, and his groundbreaking pamphlet, Common Sense, published anonymously on January 10, 1776, played a pivotal role in shaping public opinion. Initially signed Written by an Englishman, this influential document quickly gained traction, with an estimated 100,000 copies sold in just three months, and around 500,000 total—including pirated editions—circulating throughout the American colonies. At a time when the population was only two million free inhabitants, this made Common Sense the best-selling book of its era. Originally titled Plain Truth, the name was changed at the suggestion of Paines friend and fellow independence advocate Benjamin Rush. Released after the Revolution had begun, the pamphlet was widely shared and often read aloud in taverns, significantly spreading the ideas of republicanism and fueling the desire for separation from Britain, as well as encouraging enlistment in the Continental Army. Paines compelling arguments for independence called for a definitive break from the past, urging readers to focus on a brighter future and offering hope to those alarmed by the looming threat of tyranny.
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    42 Min.
  • 002 - Of Monarchy And Hereditary Succession

    002 - Of Monarchy And Hereditary Succession
    Feb 9 2026
    Thomas Paine is often referred to as The Father of the American Revolution, and his groundbreaking pamphlet, Common Sense, published anonymously on January 10, 1776, played a pivotal role in shaping public opinion. Initially signed Written by an Englishman, this influential document quickly gained traction, with an estimated 100,000 copies sold in just three months, and around 500,000 total—including pirated editions—circulating throughout the American colonies. At a time when the population was only two million free inhabitants, this made Common Sense the best-selling book of its era. Originally titled Plain Truth, the name was changed at the suggestion of Paines friend and fellow independence advocate Benjamin Rush. Released after the Revolution had begun, the pamphlet was widely shared and often read aloud in taverns, significantly spreading the ideas of republicanism and fueling the desire for separation from Britain, as well as encouraging enlistment in the Continental Army. Paines compelling arguments for independence called for a definitive break from the past, urging readers to focus on a brighter future and offering hope to those alarmed by the looming threat of tyranny.
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    21 Min.
  • 001 - IntroductionOf The Origin And Design Of Government In General With Concise Remarks On The English Co

    001 - IntroductionOf The Origin And Design Of Government In General With Concise Remarks On The English Co
    Feb 9 2026
    Thomas Paine is often referred to as The Father of the American Revolution, and his groundbreaking pamphlet, Common Sense, published anonymously on January 10, 1776, played a pivotal role in shaping public opinion. Initially signed Written by an Englishman, this influential document quickly gained traction, with an estimated 100,000 copies sold in just three months, and around 500,000 total—including pirated editions—circulating throughout the American colonies. At a time when the population was only two million free inhabitants, this made Common Sense the best-selling book of its era. Originally titled Plain Truth, the name was changed at the suggestion of Paines friend and fellow independence advocate Benjamin Rush. Released after the Revolution had begun, the pamphlet was widely shared and often read aloud in taverns, significantly spreading the ideas of republicanism and fueling the desire for separation from Britain, as well as encouraging enlistment in the Continental Army. Paines compelling arguments for independence called for a definitive break from the past, urging readers to focus on a brighter future and offering hope to those alarmed by the looming threat of tyranny.
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    19 Min.