The Rights of Man - Thomas Paine - Dover Thrift Editions

The Rights of Man by Thomas Paine is a widely read work that has been regarded as a classic statement of faith in democracy and egalitarianism. This edition is published as a Dover Thrift Edition paperback.

Key details

• Author: Thomas Paine
• Series: Dover Thrift Editions
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 208
• Publisher: Dover Publications Inc
• Publication date: 1 February 2000
• ISBN: 9780486408934

Synopsis

Often cited among Paine’s most significant works, this text defends the early events of the French Revolution while setting out a robust case for democratic and egalitarian principles. Alongside its political argument, it advocates practical reforms including social security for workers, public employment for those who need work, and the abolition of laws that limit wages.

It is a direct, reform-minded work of political literature for readers interested in revolutionary history and the development of modern social policy.

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