This text offers a comprehensive anthology of the writings of America's native radical tradition. From Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" to Kate Millett's "Sexual Politics", this collection of documents sparked, guided and distilled the most influential movements in American history.

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From Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" to Kate Millett's "Sexual Politics," these documents sparked, guided, and distilled the most influential movements in American history. Brief introductory essays by the editors provide a rich biographical and historical context for each selection.