Born in 1736, Patrick Henry was an attorney and planter, and an outstanding orator in the movement for independence. A contemporary of Washington, Henry stood with John and Samuel Adams among the leaders of the colonial resistance to Great Britain that ultimately created the United States. The first governor of Virginia after independence, he was re-elected several times. After declining to attend the Constitutional Convention of 1787, Henry opposed the Constitution, arguing that it granted too much power to the central government. Although he denounced slavery as evil, like many other southern slave-owners he accepted its continuation. Henry pushed vigorously for the ten amendments to the new Constitution, and then supported Washington and national unity against the bitter party divisions of the 1790s. He was enormously influential in his time, but his accomplishments, other than his oratory, were subsequently all but forgotten. Kukla s biography restores Henry and his Virginia compatriots to the front rank of advocates for American independence.
Jon Kukla has thoroughly researched Henry s life, even living on one of Henry s estates. He brings both newly discovered documents and new insights to the story of the patriot who played a central role in the movement to independence, the Revolution, the Constitutional era, and the early Republic. This book is an important contribution to our understanding of the nation s founding."
PAT'S REVIEW
| A book about Patrick Henry “Give me liberty or give death”, but he was also a lawyer, farmer and later a governor, he was in support of the revolution and as governor would help to raise funds to keep it supplied. Afterward, he would stay in politics not always agreeing with everyone. He was not in favor of the Constitution. He also had an issue with slavery. Felt it was wrong but own slaves. He supported Washington once the government was formed and would help him when possible. Found this to be an interesting read about a man who would get men, money and anything else needed to fight in the revolution and though he might not have agreed with everything when the new government was being formed he still supported Washington which was important also at the time. Overall a good book. Received this book from Netgalley.com Gave it 4 stars Follow us at www.1rad-readerreviews.com |
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