Lion of Liberty: Patrick Henry and the Call to a New Nation
Autor Harlow Giles Ungeren Limba Engleză Paperback – 7 noi 2011
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.
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.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9780306820465
ISBN-10: 0306820463
Pagini: 336
Ilustrații: 25 maps and illustrations
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 x 25 mm
Greutate: 0.39 kg
Editura: Hachette Book Group
Colecția Da Capo Press
ISBN-10: 0306820463
Pagini: 336
Ilustrații: 25 maps and illustrations
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 x 25 mm
Greutate: 0.39 kg
Editura: Hachette Book Group
Colecția Da Capo Press
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Notă biografică
A
veteran
journalist,
broadcaster,
educator,
and
historian,Harlow
Giles
Ungeris
a
former
Distinguished
Visiting
Fellow
in
American
History
at
Mount
Vernon
and
is
the
author
of
sixteen
books,
including
five
other
biographies
of
America's
Founding
Fathers.
He
lives
in
New
York.
Recenzii
“A
well-written
story
of
one
of
the
key
figures
in
America's
Revolutionary
movement
and
his
later
efforts
in
safeguarding
the
hard-won
freedoms
during
the
formation
of
the
new
nation…The
author
is
a
good
storyteller,
and
his
brisk,
narrative
style
ably
conveys
the
importance
of
the
life
and
contributions
of
this
great
‘Lion
of
Liberty'…An
informative
and
enjoyable
read.” Reference
&
Research
Book
News,
February
2011
“A popular biography of the public and private life of Patrick Henry…A compelling story that illustrates Henry's beliefs by centering on his actions and the events of his life.” WashingtonTimes, 2/16/11
“A highly readable account of the life of one of our most prominent revolutionaries.” The Waterline, 2/24/11
“Unger brings Colonial Williamsburg to life.”
Magill Book Reviews
“An engaging account of Patrick Henry's lifelong quest to promote individual liberties and fight against government interference.” American Spectator, April 2011
“[An] admirable new biography…Goes far to restore that able, eloquent, and courageous man to a proper place in our national memory…Unger's vivid, gracefully written narrative brings Patrick Henry back to life.”San Francisco Book Review, 4/5/11, andSacramento Book Review, 4/8/11
“Lion of Liberty, a book by Harlow G. Unger, is in many ways like Patrick Henry. Both don't seem special from the outside, and both seem modest and homely at first glance. Yet, inside these two ordinary objects is a fire that excels on natural talent. a marvelous biography and has a different take on revolutionary heroes. Remember that they were mortal men.”
Collected Miscellany, 5/5/11
“A light and refreshing read of Henry's life…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.”
Choice,July 2011“[Unger] wields a facile pen…There is insightful treatment of Henry's family life and Henry as a lawyer…Recommended.”PortlandBook Review, 4/3
“With quotes from Henry's vivid oratory, Unger traces his rise in Virginia society before the Revolution. Though not quite a rags-to-riches tale—his folks were well-established lawyers and clergymen—Lion of Libertytells entertainingly of how a homespun-clad upcountryman with an odd accent fitted into a British-trained, plantation-owning aristocracy of velvet jackets and white neckcloths.”
The Federal Lawyer,November/December 2010“[An] excellent biography…Will be valued by all who have an interest in the birth of this nation and the origins of government.” Asbury ParkPress,11/14/10“An easy-to-read and entertaining biography…Today's Tea Party talk of liberty and small government has made Patrick Henry seem especially relevant.”
RichmondTimes-Dispatch,11/14/10
“Unger recounts Henry's life and explores its ramifications in contemporary America. Whether you find it cautionary or inspiring might depend on your own political beliefs…[Unger] brings an ardent spirit of libertarianism to this engrossing and articulate biography; he argues implicitly that in Henry's aversion to a strong central government, the tea-party movement finds its philosophical cornerstone…Unger's telling of Henry's story is a beacon of vivid, accessible and thought-provoking biography.”
NorfolkVirginian-Pilot,11/14/10
“This biography adds to our further knowledge of the men who were our Founding Fathers.” HudsonValleyNews, 11/3/10“Very readable, engaging.”
New YorkJournal of Books, 10/26/10
“Harlow Giles Unger does a remarkable job of putting together the life and times of this most noted but little known Founder. Unger provides a startling history of the man who, though never in combat, remains one of the great patriots of his new country…Unger is not only a superior storyteller, he is also a gifted researcher; he sweeps the reader into the story, also enveloping us in the times…The book brings fresh insights to the process of building a nation with little direction from which to work…If you want to know what the Founders meant while deliberating the creation of the Confederation and the Constitution, and if you wish to understand why they made the decisions they did, readLion of Liberty.”
Associated Press,11/15/10
“The first major new biography of Patrick Henry in a generation.”Kingman Daily Miner,12/3/10
“Exactingly researched…Unger has captured the essence of Henry…Highly recommended…[A] personable historical account of one outstanding patriot.”
The Lone Star,November 2010
“This excellent book should be read by all Americans.” Our History Project Book Review,1/10/11“In this magnificent book Harlow Unger paints a portrait of Patrick Henry that will inspire, recharge and get us excited; if not passionate; about what freedom is and why we as Americans strive, desire and covet that ideal…[He] combines true story telling mixed with sound academic research.” WhatWouldtheFoundersThink.com, 1/10/11“One of the most interesting facets of this book was how the author tied the various actors in the Revolution together and placed them at various events.” CharlestonPost and Courier, 2/6/11
“A popular biography of the public and private life of Patrick Henry…A compelling story that illustrates Henry's beliefs by centering on his actions and the events of his life.” WashingtonTimes, 2/16/11
“A highly readable account of the life of one of our most prominent revolutionaries.” The Waterline, 2/24/11
“Unger brings Colonial Williamsburg to life.”
Magill Book Reviews
“An engaging account of Patrick Henry's lifelong quest to promote individual liberties and fight against government interference.” American Spectator, April 2011
Kirkus
Reviews,
9/1/10
“A veteran biographer specializing in the Founding Fathers offers a short, sharp life of the Virginia patriot…A fine appreciation—and explanation—of freedom's champion.”
Library Journal,10/1“[An] engaging popular biography… An appealing element here is the wealth of excerpts from Henry's legendary speeches and revealing letters, seamlessly woven in with Unger's narrative…A good choice for general readers seeking a relatively brief account of Patrick Henry's political activity and contributions to early America.”
Asbury ParkPress,9/19“Pat Henry wasn't a Johnny One-Note patriot. And the author strives to reveal the whole Revolutionary enchilada here—calls to arms, demands for a bill of rights, fights against big government. Why, we could almost call this guy a Tea Party member!” Wall Street Journal,10/22/10“[A] vivid biography of the Virginia firebrand.”The Oklahoman, 10/31/10
“Unger shows how down-to-earth Henry was and how connected he was to regular people… [A] great book about one of our nation's founders.”
Bookviews.com, November 2010
“A veteran biographer specializing in the Founding Fathers offers a short, sharp life of the Virginia patriot…A fine appreciation—and explanation—of freedom's champion.”
Library Journal,10/1“[An] engaging popular biography… An appealing element here is the wealth of excerpts from Henry's legendary speeches and revealing letters, seamlessly woven in with Unger's narrative…A good choice for general readers seeking a relatively brief account of Patrick Henry's political activity and contributions to early America.”
Asbury ParkPress,9/19“Pat Henry wasn't a Johnny One-Note patriot. And the author strives to reveal the whole Revolutionary enchilada here—calls to arms, demands for a bill of rights, fights against big government. Why, we could almost call this guy a Tea Party member!” Wall Street Journal,10/22/10“[A] vivid biography of the Virginia firebrand.”The Oklahoman, 10/31/10
“Unger shows how down-to-earth Henry was and how connected he was to regular people… [A] great book about one of our nation's founders.”
Bookviews.com, November 2010
“[An] admirable new biography…Goes far to restore that able, eloquent, and courageous man to a proper place in our national memory…Unger's vivid, gracefully written narrative brings Patrick Henry back to life.”San Francisco Book Review, 4/5/11, andSacramento Book Review, 4/8/11
“Lion of Liberty, a book by Harlow G. Unger, is in many ways like Patrick Henry. Both don't seem special from the outside, and both seem modest and homely at first glance. Yet, inside these two ordinary objects is a fire that excels on natural talent. a marvelous biography and has a different take on revolutionary heroes. Remember that they were mortal men.”
Collected Miscellany, 5/5/11
“A light and refreshing read of Henry's life…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.”
Choice,July 2011“[Unger] wields a facile pen…There is insightful treatment of Henry's family life and Henry as a lawyer…Recommended.”PortlandBook Review, 4/3
“With quotes from Henry's vivid oratory, Unger traces his rise in Virginia society before the Revolution. Though not quite a rags-to-riches tale—his folks were well-established lawyers and clergymen—Lion of Libertytells entertainingly of how a homespun-clad upcountryman with an odd accent fitted into a British-trained, plantation-owning aristocracy of velvet jackets and white neckcloths.”
The Federal Lawyer,November/December 2010“[An] excellent biography…Will be valued by all who have an interest in the birth of this nation and the origins of government.” Asbury ParkPress,11/14/10“An easy-to-read and entertaining biography…Today's Tea Party talk of liberty and small government has made Patrick Henry seem especially relevant.”
RichmondTimes-Dispatch,11/14/10
“Unger recounts Henry's life and explores its ramifications in contemporary America. Whether you find it cautionary or inspiring might depend on your own political beliefs…[Unger] brings an ardent spirit of libertarianism to this engrossing and articulate biography; he argues implicitly that in Henry's aversion to a strong central government, the tea-party movement finds its philosophical cornerstone…Unger's telling of Henry's story is a beacon of vivid, accessible and thought-provoking biography.”
NorfolkVirginian-Pilot,11/14/10
“This biography adds to our further knowledge of the men who were our Founding Fathers.” HudsonValleyNews, 11/3/10“Very readable, engaging.”
New YorkJournal of Books, 10/26/10
“Harlow Giles Unger does a remarkable job of putting together the life and times of this most noted but little known Founder. Unger provides a startling history of the man who, though never in combat, remains one of the great patriots of his new country…Unger is not only a superior storyteller, he is also a gifted researcher; he sweeps the reader into the story, also enveloping us in the times…The book brings fresh insights to the process of building a nation with little direction from which to work…If you want to know what the Founders meant while deliberating the creation of the Confederation and the Constitution, and if you wish to understand why they made the decisions they did, readLion of Liberty.”
Associated Press,11/15/10
“The first major new biography of Patrick Henry in a generation.”Kingman Daily Miner,12/3/10
“Exactingly researched…Unger has captured the essence of Henry…Highly recommended…[A] personable historical account of one outstanding patriot.”
The Lone Star,November 2010
“This excellent book should be read by all Americans.” Our History Project Book Review,1/10/11“In this magnificent book Harlow Unger paints a portrait of Patrick Henry that will inspire, recharge and get us excited; if not passionate; about what freedom is and why we as Americans strive, desire and covet that ideal…[He] combines true story telling mixed with sound academic research.” WhatWouldtheFoundersThink.com, 1/10/11“One of the most interesting facets of this book was how the author tied the various actors in the Revolution together and placed them at various events.” CharlestonPost and Courier, 2/6/11