Rights Of Man

by Thomas Paine

36 chapters9h 36mEnglish1894

About this book

A book in 2 Parts, published in 1791 and 1792. Part First denounces Edmund Burke’s defense of monarchy and his attacks against the French Revolution, and in plain layman’s language traces the birth and fallacy of monarchy, and the source of man's inalienable rights. Part Second examines the roots and benefits of constitutional government. Written with Paine's dry wit and hard hitting logic, in layman's language, the book was widely circulated in Europe and America. Considered the earliest complete statement of republican principles, Paine opposes the idea of hereditary kings and speaks against the belief in dictatorial government as necessary to a well-managed society. Paine's visionary call for republicanism and social welfare was generations ahead of its time, and landed him in prison and narrowly escaping the guillotine! NOTE: Long chapters of this document have been divided into Parts to comply with audio file size requirements. While not designated thus by Paine, every effort has been made to create logical divisions.( ~ Summary by Michele Fry) There were two proof listeners for this book: Michele Fry and AdeledePignerolles

Chapters (35)

1Dedication

2Paine's Preface To The English Edition

324

3Paine's Preface To The French Edition

302

4Part The First, Being An Answer To Mr. Burke's Attack on the French Revolution, Part 1 of 13

1003

5Part The First, Being An Answer To Mr. Burke's Attack on the French Revolution, Part 2 of 13

1021

6Part The First, Being An Answer To Mr. Burke's Attack on the French Revolution, Part 3 of 13

1148

7Part The First, Being An Answer To Mr. Burke's Attack on the French Revolution, Part 4 of 13

771

8Part The First, Being An Answer To Mr. Burke's Attack on the French Revolution, Part 5 of 13

727

9Part The First, Being An Answer To Mr. Burke's Attack on the French Revolution, Part 6 of 13

1458

10Part The First, Being An Answer To Mr. Burke's Attack on the French Revolution, Part 7 of 13

583

11Part The First, Being An Answer To Mr. Burke's Attack on the French Revolution, Part 8 of 13

642

12Part The First, Being An Answer To Mr. Burke's Attack on the French Revolution, Part 9 of 13

969

13Part The First, Part The First, Being An Answer To Mr. Burke's Attack on the French Revolution, Part 10 of 13

540

14Part The First, Being An Answer To Mr. Burke's Attack on the French Revolution, Part 11 of 13

893

15Part The First, Being An Answer To Mr. Burke's Attack on the French Revolution, Part 12 of 13

780

16Part The First, Being An Answer To Mr. Burke's Attack on the French Revolution, Part 13 of 13

344

17Declaration Of The Rights Of Man And Of Citizens

392

18Observations On The Declaration Of Rights

372

19Miscellaneous Chapter, Part 1 of 3

1088

20Miscellaneous Chapter, Part 2 of 3

916

21Miscellaneous Chapter, Part 3 of 3

1483

22Conclusion (of Part The First)

1029

23Part Second, Introduction

583

24Part Second, Chapter 1, Of Society And Civilization

837

25Part Second, Chapter 2, Of The Origin Of The Present Old Governments

390

26Part Second, Chapter 3, Of The Old And New Systems Of Government

2142

27Part Second, Chapter 4, On Constitutions, Part 1 of 2

1488

28Part Second, Chapter 4, Part 2 of 2

2008

29Part Second, Chapter 5, Ways And Means Of Improving The Condition Of Europe, Part 1 of 7

1442

30Part Second, Chapter 5, Ways And Means Of Improving The Condition Of Europe, Part 2 of 7

868

31Part Second, Chapter 5, Ways And Means Of Improving The Condition Of Europe, Part 3 of 7

1916

32Part Second, Chapter 5, Ways And Means Of Improving The Condition Of Europe, Part 4 of 7

1283

33Part Second, Chapter 5, Ways And Means Of Improving The Condition Of Europe, Part 5 of 7

1417

34Part Second, Chapter 5, Ways And Means Of Improving The Condition Of Europe, Part 6 of 7

2108

35Part Second, Chapter 5, Ways And Means Of Improving The Condition Of Europe, Part 7 of 7

456

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