Rights of Man by Thomas Payne
$20.00
SKU: QR-000055
- Printed Pre-2005
- Fully bound in genuine leather
- 22kt gold deeply inlaid on the “hubbed” spine
- Superbly printed on acid-neutral paper
- Sewn pages
- Satin-ribbon page marker
- Gilded page ends
- Bound in the USA. Imported materials.
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This Easton Press edition presents Thomas Paine’s Rights of Man, the revolutionary political treatise published in two parts (1791 and 1792) that became one of the Enlightenment’s most influential works. Written as a response to Edmund Burke’s Reflections on the Revolution in France, Paine’s work defends the French Revolution and articulates a bold vision of human rights and republican government.
Paine argues that political rights derive from natural rights inherent to all people, not from tradition or hereditary privilege. He systematically dismantles the legitimacy of monarchy and aristocracy, asserting that each generation has the right to choose its own government rather than being bound by ancestors’ decisions. His prose—direct, forceful, accessible—reaches beyond educated elites to address common readers.
The second part moves beyond abstract rights to propose concrete social reforms: progressive taxation, public education, pensions for the elderly, and support for the poor. These ideas were radical for their time and influenced subsequent social welfare movements.
The work’s impact was immediate and explosive. It sold hundreds of thousands of copies, inspiring revolutionary movements while prompting the British government to prosecute Paine for seditious libel. He fled to France, never returning to England. Rights of Man remains essential reading for understanding democratic theory, the revolutionary era, and arguments for human equality that continue resonating today.
About This Edition
This edition is published by Easton Press.
- CRISP, like new. Only recently unsealed to check condition.
- Printed Pre-2005
- Fully bound in genuine leather
- 22kt gold deeply inlaid on the “hubbed” spine
- Superbly printed on acid-neutral paper
- Sewn pages
- Satin-ribbon page marker
- Gilded page ends
- Bound in the USA. Imported materials.
About Easton Press
The Easton Press is a luxury book publisher specializing in leather-bound collector’s editions of classic and notable works. Founded in 1973, they’re known for their premium subscription series like “The 100 Greatest Books Ever Written,” which delivers beautifully crafted volumes with genuine leather bindings, gilt edges, silk ribbon bookmarks, and high-quality paper. These books would be sent to subscribers by monthly subscription. Easton Press books are designed as heirloom-quality editions that appeal to serious collectors and bibliophiles who value both literary content and exceptional craftsmanship. Retail prices for books from this publisher start at $90.
Additional information
| Weight | 48 oz |
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