Publisher description for Common sense / Thomas Paine.
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Enormously popular and widely read pamphlet, first published in January of 1776, clearly and persuasively argues for American separation from Great Britain and paves the way for the Declaration of Independence. Credited with having changed the minds of many, the highly influential landmark document attacks the monarchy, cites the evils of government and combines idealism with practical economic concerns.
Library of Congress subject headings for this publication: United States Politics and government 1775-1783, Political science History 18th century, Monarchy