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The Rights of Man
Thomas Paine
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The Rights of Man
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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.

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English
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Editor’s Introduction
The Rights of Man
Part First: Being an Answer to Mr. Burke’s Attack on the French Revolution
Dedication
Paine’s Preface to the English Edition
Paine’s Preface to the French Edition
Rights of Man
Declaration of the Rights of Man and of Citizens by the National Assembly of France
Observations on the Declaration of Rights
Miscellaneous Chapter
Conclusion
Part Second: Combining Principle and Practice
French Translator’s Preface (1792)
To M. de la Fayette
Preface
Introduction
I: Of Society and Civilisation
II: Of the Origin of the Present Old Governments
III: Of the Old and New Systems of Government
IV: Of Constitutions
V: Ways and Means of Improving the Condition of Europe: Interspersed with Miscellaneous Observations
Appendix
Endnotes
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