Sketches of the Life and Character of Patrick Henry
Author : William Wirt
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Page : 488 pages
File Size : 20,66 MB
Release : 1836
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Author : William Wirt
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Page : 488 pages
File Size : 20,66 MB
Release : 1836
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Author : William Wirt
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Page : 314 pages
File Size : 43,56 MB
Release : 1845
Category : United States
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Author : Patrick Henry
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Page : 42 pages
File Size : 19,86 MB
Release : 2020-12-22
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"'Give me Liberty, or give me Death'!" is a famous quotation attributed to Patrick Henry from a speech he made to the Virginia Convention. It was given March 23, 1775, at St. John's Church in Richmond, Virginia, ..
Author : William WIRT
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Page : 316 pages
File Size : 15,5 MB
Release : 1847
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Author : William Wirt
Publisher : Applewood Books
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 36,65 MB
Release : 2009-02
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1429017066
Wirt collected original recollections from Patrick Henry's contemporaries, starting in 1805 and ending in 1814. This very lively and often humorous biography was originally published in 1817.
Author : William Wirt
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Page : 320 pages
File Size : 11,20 MB
Release : 1848
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Author : Thomas S Kidd
Publisher : Basic Books
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 48,25 MB
Release : 2011-11-22
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0465028101
Most Americans know Patrick Henry as a fiery speaker whose pronouncement "Give me liberty or give me death!" rallied American defiance to the British Crown. But Henry's skills as an orator -- sharpened in the small towns and courtrooms of colonial Virginia -- are only one part of his vast, but largely forgotten, legacy. As historian Thomas S. Kidd shows, Henry cherished a vision of America as a virtuous republic with a clearly circumscribed central government. These ideals brought him into bitter conflict with other Founders and were crystallized in his vociferous opposition to the U.S. Constitution. In Patrick Henry, Kidd pulls back the curtain on one of our most radical, passionate Founders, showing that until we understand Henry himself, we will neglect many of the Revolution's animating values.
Author : Harlow Giles Unger
Publisher : Da Capo Press
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 11,15 MB
Release : 2010-10-26
Category : History
ISBN : 0306819341
In this action-packed history, award-winning author Harlow Giles Unger unfolds the epic story of Patrick Henry, who roused Americans to fight government tyranny -- both British and American. Remembered largely for his cry for "liberty or death," Henry was actually the first (and most colorful) of America's Founding Fathers -- first to call Americans to arms against Britain, first to demand a bill of rights, and first to fight the growth of big government after the Revolution. As quick with a rifle as he was with his tongue, Henry was America's greatest orator and courtroom lawyer, who mixed histrionics and hilarity to provoke tears or laughter from judges and jurors alike. Henry's passion for liberty (as well as his very large family), suggested to many Americans that he, not Washington, was the real father of his country. This biography is history at its best, telling a story both human and philosophical. As Unger points out, Henry's words continue to echo across America and inspire millions to fight government intrusion in their daily lives.
Author : Pat Riot
Publisher : LifeRich Publishing
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 44,13 MB
Release : 2020-02-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1489727345
When the Founding Fathers formed the United States of America, they envisioned a free and independent nation that would advance the cause of liberty forever. But does America today hold true to their ideals? For too long now, we, the citizens of this nation, have seen our rights erode again and again as our Constitution is trampled upon by the left with their deafening cries of tolerance, political correctness, and social justice. Today, our culture stands at one of the greatest crossroads our nation has ever faced as America teeters between two opposing world views—the original intent of our Framers who believed our rights came from Almighty God through the Christian religion and the great “deceivers” of the atheistic left who desire to replace our American form of government with their own Socialistic and Communistic regimes. Which road will we take? Will we stand and fight for what we have been privileged to enjoy for almost two hundred and fifty years? Or will we hand over our country, our freedoms, and our rights for a “better” system—a police-state where speech is suppressed, free thought is criminalized, and our rights are trampled upon? Pat Riot’s timely voice calls all Americans to remember what being American means and serves as a warning for those who would take freedom for granted.
Author : Daniel S. Burt
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 636 pages
File Size : 24,29 MB
Release : 2001-02-28
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0313017263
From Marilyn to Mussolini, people captivate people. A&E's Biography, best-selling autobiographies, and biographical novels testify to the popularity of the genre. But where does one begin? Collected here are descriptions and evaluations of over 10,000 biographical works, including books of fact and fiction, biographies for young readers, and documentaries and movies, all based on the lives of over 500 historical figures from scientists and writers, to political and military leaders, to artists and musicians. Each entry includes a brief profile, autobiographical and primary sources, and recommended works. Short reviews describe the pertinent biographical works and offer insight into the qualities and special features of each title, helping readers to find the best biographical material available on hundreds of fascinating individuals.