The Rights of Man

The 19th century opened in turmoil The effects of the French and America revolutions were ringing through the world. If these countries could manage as republics why not others. Thomas Paine with a decisive insight read the practicalities of the revolution and carefully analysed the principles behind them, What were the rights that every man could expect?. What should be the relationship be between State and the individual?. What right did a King have over a free born man?. In praise of the American way, Paine in, the Rights of Man penned one of the more influential books in Western politics.