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Often referred to as "the voice of the Revolution;" Patrick Henry played a vital role in helping to launch the revolt of the American colonies against British rule. An early and compelling Revolutionary orator; Henry played an active part in the debates over the founding of the United States. As a leading anti-federalist; he argued against the ratification of the Constitution; and at the state level; he opposed Thomas Jefferson’s Statute of Religious Freedom in Virginia. In both his political triumphs and defeats; Henry was influential in establishing the nature of public discourse for a generation of new Americans. In this concise biography; John A. Ragosta explores Henry’s life and his contributions to shaping the character of the new nation; placing his ideas in the context of his times. Supported by primary documents and a supplementary companion website; Patrick Henry: Proclaiming a Revolution gives students of the American Revolution and early Republic an insightful and balanced understanding of this often misunderstood American founder.