Political Thought

Common Sense

Thomas Paine

Pamphlet arguing for American independence.

Subject matter

Independence; monarchy; political argument

Culture / tradition

European / American political thought

Publication / composition

1776

Edition publication year

Not specified

Historical figures

Not specified

Historical timeframe

Early Modern Era (1500–1800 CE) · 1776 CE

Approximate main subject period; carried forward from the earlier timeline guide.