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The Rights of Man
- Letto da: Bernard Mayes
- Durata: 10 ore e 12 min
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Written in the late 18th century as a reply to Edmund Burke’s Reflections on the Revolution in France, Thomas Paine’s Rights of Man is unquestionably one of the great classics on the subject of democracy. A vindication of the French Revolution and a critique of the British system of government, it defended the dignity of the common man in all countries against those who would discard him as one of the “swinish multitude.”
Paine created a language of modern politics that brought important issues to the working classes. Employing direct, vehement prose, Paine defends popular rights, national independence, revolutionary war, and economic growth - all of which were considered, at the time, to be dangerous and even seditious issues. His vast influence is due in large measure to his eloquent literary style, noted for its poignant metaphors, vigor, and rational directness.
Thomas Paine (1737-1809) was a pamphleteer, revolutionary, radical, liberal, intellectual, and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Born in Great Britain, he emigrated to America at the suggestion of Benjamin Franklin just in time to promote the American Revolution with his pamphlet Common Sense. Later, he was a great influence on the French Revolution. He wrote The Rights of Man as a guide to the ideas of the Enlightenment.
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
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- Aces Tweakmule
- 19/01/2021
Essential Reading for Thinking Americans
Absolutely required reading at this point in U.S. history. Thomas Paine shows us where the very foundations of freedom, liberty, and democracy were poured and how powerful one man with his vote really is. .....U need to hear this.... his writing style is bold, highly intelligent, flowing, tongue-in-check, and hilarious at times. He has no regard for monarchs or tyrants whatsoever.
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- Cody
- 02/10/2020
Paine is timely, reading is excellent.
Paine is still radical and relevant more than two centuries later. This reading is clear, animated, and appropriate to the content.
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
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- DM
- 29/09/2020
great fun
if you like historical snack downs this is gold! Paine's response to Burkes book on the french revolution detailed in this book is awesome.
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
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- McKinley Fraser
- 26/05/2023
Paine never disappoints
My second Paine writing, his style and thoughts give you a new appreciation for the 19 century thinkers.
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- kyle whitt
- 22/04/2023
A good listen
While most of the book is overall, great, towards the end of the listen, he starts to punish success and it turned me off to it. The audio quality could have also been better.
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Generale2 out of 5 stars
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- Ben
- 22/11/2022
Not Great
The narration was terrible. I had to speed up the reading to listen at all, but still found my attention wandering besides that. I would honestly recommend skipping ahead to chapter 11. Most of the content prior to that felt empty - just a commentary on what a "Mr. Burke" has to say about politics in France. By chapter 11 the focus was on American politics. I thought I would enjoy this book more, though. Maybe one day I'll pick up a paper copy and try again, but this time around I was significantly disappointed.
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
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- Richard
- 06/06/2022
I read Burke and Burkians first
Paine was very insightful. I was not impressed by Burkians, they are incrementalists, and would never have founded a new nation. Love that Paine understands the welfare state,
And the need for it. It is not “socialist” it is justice!
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- Hiro4you2
- 13/12/2021
The Rebellion clause saves us all
The people of the United States and the World owe a debt of gratitude for this great man.
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- Travis
- 11/12/2020
poor recording quality
I liked the reader but the recording quality was atrocious. Otherwise it was a really nice listen.
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
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- Jurtval
- 22/04/2023
Still relevant Book, but poor performance
The philosophies and ideas in this books are still relevant today, it was great to read/listen to this book.
The performance is just ok, but the recording is dreadful. it's low volume, like a radio of the 80s with people talking and sounds in the background
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Generale4 out of 5 stars
- Dan Boresjo
- 27/08/2017
Does not disappoint
Passes my personal test for a great work - not only has it changed the world, but also it remains radical enough to challenge us today.