Give Me Liberty - The Uncompromising Statesmanship of Patrick Henry

A biographical study of Patrick Henry, whose "Give me liberty of give me death" speech in 1775 at the second Virginia Convention has inspired since then all who treasure freedom. This book goes beyond the oratory and eloquence to portray Henry, whose whole life seemed to embody American courage and patriotism, as well as his family, ideas, and times.

Summary

A biographical study of Patrick Henry, whose "Give me liberty of give me death" speech in 1775 at the second Virginia Convention has inspired since then all who treasure freedom. This book goes beyond the oratory and eloquence to portray Henry, whose whole life seemed to embody American courage and patriotism, as well as his family, ideas, and times.

Product details

• Authors: David J Vaughan, David J. Vaughan
• Assisted by: George E. Grant (Editor)
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 20.03.1997
• EAN: 9781888952223
• ISBN: 978-1-888952-22-3
• No. of pages: 306
• Dimensions: 139 mm x 215 mm x 20 mm
• Weight: 303 g
• Illustrations: Illustrationen, nicht spezifiziert
• Series: Leaders in Action; Leaders in Action
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Non-fiction book > History > Biographies, autobiographies; USA, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Historical, Biography: historical, political & military, HISTORY / United States / Colonial Period (1600-1775), HISTORY / United States / 19th Century, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, 17th century, c 1600 to c 1699, United States of America, USA, Early modern history: c 1450/1500 to c 1700, History of the Americas, Biography: historical, political and military, 16th century, c 1500 to c 1599, C 1700 To C 1800