Most Americans know Patrick Henry as a fiery speaker whose pronouncement "Give me liberty or give me death!" rallied American defiance to the British Crown. But Henry's skills as an orator -- sharpened in the small towns and courtrooms of colonial Virginia -- are only one part of his vast, but largely forgotten, legacy. As historian Thomas S. Kidd shows, 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. In Patrick Henry, Kidd pulls back the curtain on one of our most radical, passionate Founders, showing that until we understand Henry himself, we will neglect many of the Revolution's animating values.

"An authoritative biography of founding father Patrick Henry that restores him to his important place in our history and explains the formative influence on his thought and character of Virginia, where he lived all his life."--Provided by publisher.

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.

The essentials of communication for professionals, educators, students, and entrepreneurs, from organizing your thoughts to inspiring your audience. Do you give presentations at meetings? Do you ever have to explain a complicated subject to audiences unfamiliar with your field? Do you make pitches for ideas or products? Do you want to interest a lecture hall of restless students in subjects that you find fascinating? Then you need this book. Make It Clear explains how to communicate—how to speak and write to get your ideas across. Written by an MIT professor who taught his students these techniques for more than forty years, the book starts with the basics—finding your voice, organizing your ideas, making sure what you say is remembered, and receiving critiques (“do not ask for brutal honesty”)—and goes on to cover such specifics as preparing slides, writing and rewriting, and even choosing a type family. The book explains why you should start with an empowerment promise and conclude by noting you delivered on that promise. It describes how a well-crafted, explicitly identified slogan, symbol, salient idea, surprise, and story combine to make you and your work memorable. The book lays out the VSN-C (Vision, Steps, News–Contributions) framework as an organizing structure and then describes how to create organize your ideas with a “broken–glass” outline, how to write to be understood, how to inspire, how to defeat writer's block—and much more. Learning how to speak and write well will empower you and make you smarter. Effective communication can be life-changing—making use of just one principle in this book can get you the job, make the sale, convince your boss, inspire a student, or even start a revolution.

"'Give me Liberty, or give me Death'!" is a famous quotation attributed to Patrick Henry from a speech he made to the Virginia Convention. It was given March 23, 1775, at St. John's Church in Richmond, Virginia, ..

"A stunning piece of scholarship, rich in both theory and evidence, that takes the reader to a new plateau of understanding" (Charles Joyner, University of South Carolina) of the African-American folklife.

A biography telling the life story of Patrick Henry, who is known as the "Voice of the American Revolution." Written in graphic-novel format.

The Pancake Principle: Like making perfect pancakes, creating an extraordinary customer experience requires preparation, skill, focus, patience, and timing. What is the difference between good and great? What's the difference between Olympic gold and the fourth-place finisher whose name we'll never know? What's the difference between Garth Brooks and the guy playing a Garth Brooks song from a lonely barstool? Talent? No way! Excellence is often defined by the slimmest of margins, and the ones who find themselves on top are not always the most talented, but they do have something unique. The Pancake Principle shares seventeen defining fundamentals that create the underpinnings of excellence. With the same humor and wit that has him performing daily alongside Jeff Foxworthy, Larry the Cable Guy, and Bill Cosby on the Sirius XM radio Family Comedy channel and the Blue Collar Radio channel, author, humorist, and professional speaker Patrick Henry shares the seventeen sticky-sweet keys to creating excellence in your business, team, organization, and life. "This is a creative book by an innovative professional speaker who pleases audiences with both substance and style. You'll love The Pancake Principle and you'll be inspired by it." Dr. Nido Qubein, President, High Point University and Chairman, Great Harvest Bread Company "Give me liberty or give me Patrick Henry! And give me his book right now. Patrick Henry is innovative, Patrick Henry is entertaining, and Patrick Henry is on the money with information that will help you in your career and in your life. Don't be fooled by his southern charm, be aware of his universal intelligence. Own your copy of The Pancake Principle today." Jeffrey Gitomer, author of Customer Satisfaction is Worthless, Customer Loyalty is Priceless "Whether you are growing a billion dollar company or a small business, The Pancake Principle is a must read" Kyle P. O'Brien Executive Vice President of Sales Chobani Global Holdings, Inc