Thomas Paine's 'A Letter Addressed to the Abbe Raynal, on the Affairs of North America' is a thought-provoking exploration of the political landscape in North America during the late 18th century. Paine's powerful prose and passionate arguments shed light on the tensions between the American colonies and the British Empire, as well as the growing calls for independence. Written in a concise and persuasive style, the book serves as a key text in understanding the intellectual underpinnings of the American Revolution. Paine's ability to communicate complex political ideas in a clear and accessible manner makes this work a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the United States. Thomas Paine, a political activist and revolutionary thinker, was driven to write 'A Letter Addressed to the Abbe Raynal' by his deep commitment to the principles of democracy and freedom. As a key figure in the American Revolution, Paine's firsthand experiences and insights inform the passionate arguments he presents in the book. His unique perspective as a British expatriate living in America gives the work a sense of urgency and relevance that continues to resonate today. I highly recommend 'A Letter Addressed to the Abbe Raynal, on the Affairs of North America' to readers who are interested in the intellectual origins of the American Revolution and the role of political philosophy in shaping historical events. Paine's eloquent writing and powerful arguments make this book a timeless classic that continues to inspire readers to think critically about the nature of democracy and liberty.

The Rediscovery of America features some twenty representatives of England, France and America, whose careers in some sense straddled the Atlantic in the last quarter of the eighteenth century. While not establishing causal links between the American and French Revolutions, the collective weight of these individual responses to the new America supports the idea of an 'Atlantic Revolution'. This study of the writings and transatlantic experiences of the revolutionary generation shows the power of American images in shaping political rhetoric, if not political reality.

J.C.D. Clark demythologizes the history of Thomas Paine, understanding the impact he has had on modern human rights, democracy, and internationalism.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1874.