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The Rights of Man

Name: The Rights of Man
Author: Thomas Paine

by Thomas Paine

A philosopher and political activist presents a forceful argument in favor of the principles of the French Revolution and of republicanism in general, together with a condemnation of monarchy and hereditary power in general.

Themes: Nonfiction

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Part First: Being an Answer to Mr. Burke’s Attack on the French Revolution

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Being an Answer to Mr. Burke’s Attack on the French Revolution

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The Rights of Man