- Hardcover: 285 pages
- Publisher: Cumberland House (June 2001)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1888952229
- ISBN-13: 978-1888952223
- Product Dimensions: 18.1 x 12.4 x 2.6 cm
- Shipping Weight: 304 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2,332,260 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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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 than 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.
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2.0 out of 5 stars
The Cheering Section,
By "sheryden" (Ohio) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Give Me Liberty: The Uncompromising Statesmanship of Patrick Henry (Hardcover)
In his biography of Partick Henry, Vaughan complains that previous biographers were unfair to the legendary statesman. Thus, he moves to correct this historical error by bringing forth a laundry list of glowing facts about Henry. While Vaughan does have a point about previous renderings of Henry's life, he does little to paint a more accurate picture of the orator. Rather, he glosses over Henry flaws, and presents us with a candy-coated version of the man. And Henry was a man--a good man, but a man nonetheless. Unfortunately, this biography fails to recognize that.
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Delightful Read,
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This review is from: Give Me Liberty: The Uncompromising Statesmanship of Patrick Henry (Hardcover)
What a delightful read this book has been. The author displays a clear and deep admiration for his subject, but I find no fault in that. The book reads very easily without a lot of stilted verbiage, making it a wonderful introduction of the great orator to the student. There is not a lot of detailed analysis here, but I don't believe that was the authors' intention. This work is meant to be an outline and introduction Henry, the Trumpet of the Revolution. The work is actually presented as three separate volumes in one binding. Part 1 takes the reader from birth to death, touching on the momentous occasions, as well as a good bit of reference to the details of life which shaped the life of Henry. Part 2 gives Henry's views of some of life's virtues, such as Christianity, patriotism and duty and gives an insightful look at the character of this great American. Part 3 concludes with how Henry has been remembered by history, and how he should be remembered. Overall, a delightful read which I highly recommend to students or anyone wishing to gain a basic insight to a great American patriot.
5.0 out of 5 stars
A "MUST READ" FOR LOVERS OF LIBERTY,
By A Customer
This review is from: Give Me Liberty: The Uncompromising Statesmanship of Patrick Henry (Hardcover)
It was wonderful to see Patrick Henry's Christian values and belief on the LORD JESUS CHRIST openly written about. I enjoyed it completely and would recommend it to any who enjoy studying the Revolutionary War. BUY IT!
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