Common Sense (Warbler Classics Annotated Edition)

By: Paine, Thomas

This 250th Warbler Classics anniversary edition of Common Sense includes essential and illuminating contributions by Christopher Hitchens and Robert G. Ingersoll along with a biographical timeline. First published in early 1776, Thomas Paine's Common Sense ignited the revolutionary spirit of the American colonies. Written in bold, accessible prose, it transformed abstract debate into urgent conviction, persuading those in leadership and ordinary citizens that independence was both natural and necessary. Circulating far and wide, the pamphlet's radical clarity turned private discontent into public demand, making it one of the least acknowledged yet most decisive forces behind America's break with Britain.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GR5YHWPL
• ISBN13: 9798902670209
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Warbler Classics
• Length: 110 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.3" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Relevant for today, as you can see, many parallels.

“… let none be heard among us, then those of A GOOD CITIZEN, AN OPEN AND RESOLUTE FRIEND, AND A VIRTUOUS SUPPORTER OF THE RIGHTS OF MANKIND…” If you don't see the above quote in your copy, there are different copies of "Common Sense" with some variances. All have the standard four chapters; additions contain other materials... many other titles are "Common Sense and Other Writings by Thomas Paine." This is a review of “Common Sense.” As you read “Common Sense," you'll realize there are several ways to approach this information. One way is to consider it in the context of the period it was written in, one of its target readers might be. Another is to see how it applies to today's life. I chose a combination of both approaches. I also thought I knew the Bible well, but found that I had to look up some quotations he used. Well, I won't go into detail because I don't want to spoil the surprise of how well he writes on the subject(s). I will say this is one of those books you want to read before you die, but I prefer to read it early, so I can live by what I have read. Also, I was surprised, as with most people who quote things like the Constitution or the Bill of Rights and so forth, they always quote the large esoteric statements or concepts and forget to tell you that it can get bogged down with tedium. This is not the case with “Common Sense,” as almost every one of his sentences is a standalone, timeless thought. Now, watch “Liberty! The American Revolution” TV mini-series. (1997) 6 hours Jane Adams (Actor), Peter Donaldson (Actor), Ellen Hovde (Director), Muffie Meyer (Director)