A veteran journalist, broadcaster, educator, and historian, Harlow Giles Unger is a former Distinguished Visiting Fellow in American History at Mount Vernon and is the author of sixteen books, including five other biographies of America's Founding Fathers. He lives in New York.
The Lone Star, November 2010
"This excellent book should be read by all Americans." Our History
Project Book Review, 1/10/11"In this magnificent book Harlow Unger
paints a portrait of Patrick Henry that will inspire, recharge and
get us excited; if not passionate; about what freedom is and why we
as Americans strive, desire and covet that ideal...[He] combines
true story telling mixed with sound academic research."
WhatWouldtheFoundersThink.com, 1/10/11"One of the most interesting
facets of this book was how the author tied the various actors in
the Revolution together and placed them at various events."
Charleston Post and Courier, 2/6/11"A well-written story of one of
the key figures in America's Revolutionary movement and his later
efforts in safeguarding the hard-won freedoms during the formation
of the new nation...The author is a good storyteller, and his
brisk, narrative style ably conveys the importance of the life and
contributions of this great 'Lion of Liberty'...An informative and
enjoyable read."
American Spectator, April 2011"[An] admirable new biography...Goes
far to restore that able, eloquent, and courageous man to a proper
place in our national memory...Unger's vivid, gracefully written
narrative brings Patrick Henry back to life."San Francisco Book
Review, 4/5/11, and Sacramento Book Review, 4/8/11
"Lion of Liberty, a book by Harlow G. Unger, is in many ways like
Patrick Henry. Both don't seem special from the outside, and both
seem modest and homely at first glance. Yet, inside these two
ordinary objects is a fire that excels on natural talent. a
marvelous biography and has a different take on revolutionary
heroes. Remember that they were mortal men."Collected Miscellany,
5/5/11
"A light and refreshing read of Henry's life...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."
Reference & Research Book News, February 2011
"A popular biography of the public and private life of Patrick
Henry...A compelling story that illustrates Henry's beliefs by
centering on his actions and the events of his life." Washington
Times, 2/16/11
"A highly readable account of the life of one of our most prominent
revolutionaries." The Waterline, 2/24/11
"Unger brings Colonial Williamsburg to life."
Magill Book Reviews
"An engaging account of Patrick Henry's lifelong quest to promote
individual liberties and fight against government
interference."
Kirkus Reviews, 9/1/10
"A veteran biographer specializing in the Founding Fathers offers a
short, sharp life of the Virginia patriot...A fine
appreciation--and explanation--of freedom's champion."Library
Journal, 10/1"[An] engaging popular biography... An appealing
element here is the wealth of excerpts from Henry's legendary
speeches and revealing letters, seamlessly woven in with Unger's
narrative...A good choice for general readers seeking a relatively
brief account of Patrick Henry's political activity and
contributions to early America."
Asbury Park Press, 9/19"Pat Henry wasn't a Johnny One-Note patriot.
And the author strives to reveal the whole Revolutionary enchilada
here--calls to arms, demands for a bill of rights, fights against
big government. Why, we could almost call this guy a Tea Party
member!" Wall Street Journal, 10/22/10"[A] vivid biography of the
Virginia firebrand."The Oklahoman, 10/31/10
"Unger shows how down-to-earth Henry was and how connected he was
to regular people... [A] great book about one of our nation's
founders."Bookviews.com, November 2010
"This biography adds to our further knowledge of the men who were
our Founding Fathers." Hudson Valley News, 11/3/10"Very readable,
engaging."
New York Journal of Books, 10/26/10
"Harlow Giles Unger does a remarkable job of putting together the
life and times of this most noted but little known Founder. Unger
provides a startling history of the man who, though never in
combat, remains one of the great patriots of his new
country...Unger is not only a superior storyteller, he is also a
gifted researcher; he sweeps the reader into the story, also
enveloping us in the times...The book brings fresh insights to the
process of building a nation with little direction from which to
work...If you want to know what the Founders meant while
deliberating the creation of the Confederation and the
Constitution, and if you wish to understand why they made the
decisions they did, read Lion of Liberty."
Associated Press, 11/15/10
"With quotes from Henry's vivid oratory, Unger traces his rise in
Virginia society before the Revolution. Though not quite a
rags-to-riches tale--his folks were well-established lawyers and
clergymen--Lion of Liberty tells entertainingly of how a
homespun-clad upcountryman with an odd accent fitted into a
British-trained, plantation-owning aristocracy of velvet jackets
and white neckcloths."
The Federal Lawyer, November/December 2010"[An] excellent
biography...Will be valued by all who have an interest in the birth
of this nation and the origins of government." Asbury Park Press,
11/14/10"An easy-to-read and entertaining biography...Today's Tea
Party talk of liberty and small government has made Patrick Henry
seem especially relevant."
Richmond Times-Dispatch, 11/14/10
American Spectator, April 2011 [An] admirable new biography Goes
far to restore that able, eloquent, and courageous man to a proper
place in our national memory Unger s vivid, gracefully written
narrative brings Patrick Henry back to life. San Francisco Book
Review, 4/5/11, and Sacramento Book Review, 4/8/11
Lion of Liberty, a book by Harlow G. Unger, is in many ways like
Patrick Henry. Both don t seem special from the outside, and both
seem modest and homely at first glance. Yet, inside these two
ordinary objects is a fire that excels on natural talent. a
marvelous biography and has a different take on revolutionary
heroes. Remember that they were mortal men. Collected Miscellany,
5/5/11
A light and refreshing read of Henry s life 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.
"
Kirkus Reviews, 9/1/10
A veteran biographer specializing in the Founding Fathers offers a
short, sharp life of the Virginia patriot A fine appreciation and
explanation of freedom s champion. Library Journal, 10/1 [An]
engaging popular biography An appealing element here is the wealth
of excerpts from Henry s legendary speeches and revealing letters,
seamlessly woven in with Unger s narrative A good choice for
general readers seeking a relatively brief account of Patrick Henry
s political activity and contributions to early America.
Asbury Park Press, 9/19 Pat Henry wasn't a Johnny One-Note patriot.
And the author strives to reveal the whole Revolutionary enchilada
here calls to arms, demands for a bill of rights, fights against
big government. Why, we could almost call this guy a Tea Party
member! Wall Street Journal, 10/22/10 [A] vivid biography of the
Virginia firebrand. The Oklahoman, 10/31/10
Unger shows how down-to-earth Henry was and how connected he was to
regular people [A] great book about one of our nation's founders.
Bookviews.com, November 2010 "
This biography adds to our further knowledge of the men who were
our Founding Fathers. Hudson Valley News, 11/3/10 Very readable,
engaging.
New York Journal of Books, 10/26/10
Harlow Giles Unger does a remarkable job of putting together the
life and times of this most noted but little known Founder. Unger
provides a startling history of the man who, though never in
combat, remains one of the great patriots of his new country Unger
is not only a superior storyteller, he is also a gifted researcher;
he sweeps the reader into the story, also enveloping us in the
times The book brings fresh insights to the process of building a
nation with little direction from which to work If you want to know
what the Founders meant while deliberating the creation of the
Confederation and the Constitution, and if you wish to understand
why they made the decisions they did, read Lion of Liberty.
Associated Press, 11/15/10"
With quotes from Henry's vivid oratory, Unger traces his rise in
Virginia society before the Revolution. Though not quite a
rags-to-riches tale his folks were well-established lawyers and
clergymen Lion of Liberty tells entertainingly of how a
homespun-clad upcountryman with an odd accent fitted into a
British-trained, plantation-owning aristocracy of velvet jackets
and white neckcloths.
The Federal Lawyer, November/December 2010 [An] excellent biography
Will be valued by all who have an interest in the birth of this
nation and the origins of government. Asbury Park Press, 11/14/10
An easy-to-read and entertaining biography Today's Tea Party talk
of liberty and small government has made Patrick Henry seem
especially relevant.
Richmond Times-Dispatch, 11/14/10"
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