Dissertations on Government

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Books and Publications, Constitutional Debate, Critical Thinking, Economics, Political Philosophy, Prewar Politics (<1775) November 29, 2022 November 29, 2022

Thomas Paine on Popular Government in America: Evolution of a Radical’s Thinking

by Jett Conner

It would be hard to find a more strident, vocal supporter of popular government during America’s founding period than Thomas Paine. The proposals put…

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I think you're absolutely right, Bill - that's a point I make in the manuscript I'm working on that's a very extended version of the article. Thanks for your comments,…
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