250 years later, Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" remembered for helping spark American Revolution

A Philadelphia historian says Thomas Paine's "Common Sense," published 250 years ago, "changed the course of world history." ...

At 250, Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense” still matters

Paine’s timing for “Common Sense,” the first widely-read pamphlet proposing independence rather than pleading for rights and ...
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Thomas Paine's "Common Sense"

Anniversary of the Publication of "Common Sense" ...

Thomas Paine published ‘Common Sense’ and helped ignite a revolution on this week in Philly history

Historians wouldn't recognize the enduring power of Paine's 47-page pamphlet, published on Jan. 10, 1776, until the 1970s.

Opinion: From reconciliation to revolution — ‘Common Sense’ and the making of American independence

Here's what you should know about 'Common Sense' on the 250th anniversary of the groundbreaking work's publication.

On this day: Common sense

The following is an installment of “On This Day,” a new series celebrating America’s 250th anniversary by following the ...

Opinion: Thomas Paine’s 'Common Sense' at 250. 'Propaganda in the most positive sense'

The American patriots’ inspired and inspiring quest for liberty was stoked by Paine’s ideas and rhetoric, and fundamental ...