Kidd, Thomas S.

Patrick Henry: First Among Patriots

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ISBN 13:: 9780465009282
author:: Kidd, Thomas S.
format:: HardBack
publisher:: Basic Books
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2011
Pages:: 320
Dimensions:: 6.40 (w) x 9.30 (h) x 1.40 (d)
Genre:: Historical Biography - General & Miscellaneous, United States History - General & Miscellaneous, General & Miscellaneous Political Biography, American Revolution - General & Miscellaneous, Southern Region - History - General & Miscellaneous
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Patrick Henry: A Radical Vision for America's Future Patrick Henry is often remembered as a fiery orator who rallied American defiance to the British Crown. However, his legacy extends far beyond this famous phrase. Historian Thomas S. Kidd reveals that Henry was driven by a profound vision of America as a virtuous republic with a clearly defined central government. This vision brought Henry into conflict with other Founding Fathers and ultimately crystallized in his opposition to the US Constitution. By exploring Henry's life and ideas, Kidd sheds light on the Revolution's core values and shows how understanding this radical Founder is essential to grasping the enduring principles of American democracy.

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