“There is something in meanness which excites a species of resentment that never subsides, and something in cruelty which stirs up the heart to the highest agony of human hatred.”
Quote by Thomas Paine
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THE AMERICAN CRISIS – Revolutionary Work Which Inspired the American People to Fight for Their Independence: Including
This book compiles a series of persuasive writings and addresses that were instrumental in inspiring the American populace to resist British rule and strive for independence. The content includes seminal texts that have been widely recognized for their impact on the course of the American Revolution. more
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Thomas Paine
Thomas Paine, born on February 9, 1737, and died on June 8, 1809, was a prominent American writer, political figure, and philosopher during the American Revolutionary War. He is renowned for his radical democratic ideas and his contributions to the American independence movement. more
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