Patrick Henry : first among patriots /
Kidd, Thomas S.
New York : Basic Books,
c2011.
Historian Thomas S. Kidd shows how the fiery Patrick Henry cherished a vision of America as a virtuous republic with a clearly circumscribed central government. These ideals brought him into bitter conflict with other Founders and were crystallized in his vociferous opposition to the U.S. Constitution.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Historian Thomas S. Kidd shows how the fiery Patrick Henry cherished a vision of America as a virtuous republic with a clearly circumscribed central government. These ideals brought him into bitter conflict with other Founders and were crystallized in his vociferous opposition to the U.S. Constitution.
If your industry be only half equal to your genius : Patrick Henry and backcountry Virginia -- The infatuation of new light : the Great Awakening and the parsons' cause -- If this be treason : the Stamp Act crisis -- The first man upon this continent : boycotts and the growing crisis with Britain -- Liberty or death : arming for revolution -- To cut the knot : independence -- Our worthy governor : Patrick Henry in wartime -- Virtue has taken its departure : the war's end and a new Virginia -- I smelt a rat : defending the revolution by opposing the Constitution -- To care for the crazy machine : reconciling with the republic -- Mourn Virginia mourn! : the legacy of Patrick Henry.
Henry, Patrick, 1736-1799.
United States. Continental Congress
Legislators