Thomas Paine's Common Sense—the revolutionary 1776 pamphlet that inspired American independence, challenging monarchy and championing self-governance. Narrated by Bob Neufeld with full subtitles.

📖 About the Work

Published in 1776, Common Sense was a revolutionary pamphlet that argued for the American colonies' independence from Britain. Paine's compelling and accessible writing inspired ordinary people to take up the cause of self-governance, helping spark the American Revolution. His ideas on government, monarchy, and democracy remain influential in political philosophy today.

✍️ About Thomas Paine

Thomas Paine (1737–1809) was an English-born political philosopher and writer whose works played key roles in the American and French Revolutions. His writings—including Common Sense, The Rights of Man, and The Age of Reason—challenged established power structures and championed freedom, democracy, and human rights.

🎙️ Narration

Bob Neufeld brings authoritative, engaging narration that captures the urgency and conviction of Paine's revolutionary arguments, with full on-screen subtitles and no background music—perfect for study, reflection, and understanding this pivotal historical text.

📚 Timestamps

• 00:00 – Common Sense by Thomas Paine
• 00:11 – Introduction
• 03:21 – Of the Origin and Design of Government
• 18:26 – Of Monarchy and Hereditary Succession
• 38:28 – The Present State of American Affairs
• 1:20:08 – Of the Present Ability of America
• 1:44:21 – Appendix
• 2:06:18 – To the Representatives of the Religious Society of the Quakers

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