ABSTRACT

Thomas Paine was a hugely influential revolutionary pamphleteer, whose writings were instrumental in bringing about some of the greatest political changes the world has seen. Paine's enduring importance lies not so much in the depth of his political philosophy as in his great abilities as a communicator of political ideas. Conway's Writings was the first complete critical collection of Paine's works, and his Life was the first account to show Paine in a positive light.

chapter I.|6 pages

AFRICAN SLAVERY IN AMERICA.

chapter III.|6 pages

THE MAGAZINE IN AMERICA.1

chapter VII.|4 pages

CUPID AND HYMEN.1

chapter VIII.|6 pages

DUELLING.1

chapter IX.|2 pages

REFLECTIONS ON TITLES.1

chapter X.|3 pages

THE DREAM INTERPRETED.1

chapter XII.|4 pages

THOUGHTS ON DEFENSIVE WAR.1

chapter XIV.|2 pages

A SERIOUS THOUGHT.1

chapter XV.|54 pages

COMMON SENSE.1

chapter XVI.|6 pages

EPISTLE TO QUAKERS.

chapter XVII.|34 pages

THE FORESTER'S LETTERS.1

chapter XVIII.|7 pages

A DIALOGUE1

chapter XIX.|213 pages

THE AMERICAN CRISIS.

chapter XX.|3 pages

RETREAT ACROSS THE DELAWARE.1

chapter XXI.|11 pages

LETTER TO FRANKLIN, IN PARIS.1

chapter XXII.|14 pages

THE AFFAIR OF SILAS DEANE.1

chapter XXIV.|8 pages

MESSRS. DEANE, JAY, AND GÉRARD.1