The American Crisis

By Thomas Paine

Book Overview

The American Crisis is a collection of articles by Thomas Paine, originally published from 1776 to 1783, that focus on rallying Americans during the worst years of the Revolutionary War. The pamphlets were contemporaneous with early parts of the American Revolution, when colonists needed inspiring works. The American Crisis series was used to "recharge the revolutionary cause." Written in a language that the common person could understand, they represented Paine's liberal philosophy. Paine's writings bolstered the morale of the American colonists, appealed to the British people's consideration of the war, and clarified the issues at stake in the war. These articles were so influential that others began to adopt some of their more stirring phrases, catapulting them into the cultural consciousness; for example, the opening line of the first Crisis, which reads "These are the times that try men's souls."

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9355224559
• ISBN13: 9789355224552
• Release Date: October 2024
• Publisher: Classy Publishing
• Length: 182 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"

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Thomas Paine was responsible for organizing the colonies in order to start the Revolutionary War, I highly recommend this and all books about Thomas Paine as he was one of those special people that was ahead of his time. This book was shipped quickly and packed well. I highly recommend the book and sellers.