Audiobooks by Patrick Henry

The Founding of America: The Words that Shaped a Nation

"This anthology brings together 20 texts which were vital in forging the United States and its constitution as we know it. Since the founding of the republic, great thinkers and politicians have set out their visions for America through formal documents, impassioned speeches and momentous treaties. This collection includes some of the most important works that helped define the country that America was to become. Politicians like George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Alexander Hamilton helped define the founding values of the United States of America. Their bold and revolutionary ideas did not come about unopposed, and they found themselves called upon to explain their reasoning to the wider public. The words of these incredible individuals ring just as true today as when they were first made and provided a firm foundation for the country that is the America we know and love today. This volume features documents such as: - The Declaration of Independence - Benjamin Franklin's Final Speech to the Constitutional Convention - The Constitution and the Amendments - The Federalist Papers - President George Washington's Farewell Address - The Emancipation Proclamation"

Abraham Lincoln, Alexander Hamilton, Benjamin Franklin, George Mason, George Washington, James Madison, James Wilson, Patrick Henry, Robert J. Allison, Thomas Jefferson (Author), Mack Gordon (Narrator)

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The Era of Revolution: 1775-1796

"Six speeches about freedom and revolution from the American, French and Irish revolutions. The first two speeches are from the American Revolutionary war (1775-1783). Patrick Henry’s “Give me Liberty or give me death” is recognized even today, two centuries since Henry spoke at the Second Virginia Convention to an audience including Thomas Jefferson and George Washington. The speech is credited with providing troops from Virginia for the revolutionary war. In the Newburgh Address, Washington and implores his army to put their faith in him. A mutiny was proposed because Congress has not paid them as promised. Washington needed to make clear to his generals that there was no option to surrender or turn away to unsettled lands, and that he was with them and on their side in the thick of both war and politics. Next is William Wilberforce’s Abolition Speech to the British parliament in 1789, the apex of a campaign that led to slavery being outlawed across the British Empire. Speeches from the French revolution then follow. First, there is the reaction from the aristocracy in England; a valediction from Edmund Burke, an MP in the British Parliament, on the beauty of Marie Antoinette and his sadness at her passing. Four speeches follow by Maximilien de Robespierre, a foundational member of the French Revolution, who laid down the political philosophy of liberty and the moral law over divinity and customary law. The speeches are filled with a passion for direct democracy and the rule of the people, not the elites. The volume ends with a more measured, but no less impassioned, address by the Irish lawyer and statesman John Curran. It was given in Curran’s defence of Archibald Rowan, who was sentenced to transportation to Australia for his treasonous activities fighting for Irish independence. While unsuccessful, this rallying cry for genuine self-determination and free speech captures the heart of the conflicts that defined the era."

Edmund Burke, George Washington, John Curran, Maximilien de Robespierre, Patrick Henry, William Wilberforce (Author), Charles Featherstone (Narrator)

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Patrick Henry's Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death

"Patrick Henry’s Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death speech, delivered on March 23, 1775, is one of the most powerful orations in American history. Addressing the Virginia Convention, Henry’s passionate plea for freedom from British rule helped ignite the flames of the American Revolution. His bold declaration, “Give me liberty, or give me death!” has since become a symbol of the fight for independence and human rights. Narrated by Gary Middleton, this audiobook brings Patrick Henry’s stirring words to life, capturing the intensity and urgency of the moment. Whether you’re a student of history or simply an admirer of powerful rhetoric, this speech is an essential listen for understanding the spirit of the American Revolution."

Patrick Henry (Author), Gary Middleton (Narrator)

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History's Greatest Speeches - Vol. II

"This is a SoundCraft Audiobooks production featuring digitally enhanced performances of some of history's greatest speeches - all presented as they might have originally been heard. The immersive audio experience presented here - complete with sound effects, music and atmospherics - allows the listener to feel as if they were in attendance when these speeches were first delivered. The orations are performed by a select group of amazing actors who uniquely capture the essence, power and complexity of these magnificent addresses, universally acknowledged as some of the greatest speeches in world history. Volume II features such disparate historical characters as Alexander the Great, the Prophet Muhammad, Abraham Lincoln and Susan B. Anthony, among others. This collection is part one of a series. Search for 'History's Greatest Speeches' to discover more from SoundCraft and Fort Raphael Publishing."

Abraham Lincoln, Alexander the Great and King Charles I, Patrick Henry, Susan B. Anthony, WEB DuBois, the Prophet Muhammad (Author), Amir Abdullah, Christopher M. Walsh, Darren Stephens, Kevin Theis, Rosney Mauger And Ronald Keaton, Siiri Scott (Narrator)

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The Anti-Federalist Papers

"The Anti-Federalist Papers is the collective name given to works written by the Founding Fathers who were opposed to or concerned with the merits of the United States Constitution of 1787. Starting on 25 September 1787 (8 days after the final draft of the US Constitution) and running through the early 1790s, these anti-Federalists published a series of essays arguing against a stronger and more energetic union as embodied in the new Constitution. Although less influential than their counterparts, The Federalist Papers, these works nonetheless played an important role in shaping the early American political landscape and in the passage of the US Bill of Rights."

Patrick Henry (Author), John Clicman (Narrator)

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Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death

"'Give me liberty, or give me death!' is a quotation attributed to Patrick Henry, from his speech to the Second Virginia Convention on 23 March, 1775, at St. John's Church in Richmond, Virginia. Henry spoke without notes, and no transcript of his exact words have survived. The only known version of his speech was reconstructed in the early 1800s by William Wirt, a biographer who corresponded with various attendees of the convention."

Patrick Henry (Author), Gil Anders (Narrator)

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Anti Federalist Papers

Patrick Henry (Author), John Klickman (Narrator)

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Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death

"On 20 March 1775, The Second Virginia Convention convened at St. John's Church in Richmond. They assembled to consider weighty matters concerning the tyranny and oppression of the Crown. Many favored continued conciliatory measures. A thirty-nine year old delegate from Hanover County named Pätrick Henry took a seat in the third pew. Here sat a man with a burden. He knew he faced 'an irresolute body; that he would be opposed by the powerful, wealthy, Tory element among the members. He realized that the Loyalists were insidiously entrenched and the outcome was uncertain. Pätrick Henry's risk was tremendous – one that could easily bring him to the block.' But Mr. Henry feared not man that can destroy only the body – he feared God who can destroy both body and soul. 'Liberty' burned in his heart and flowed through his veins. 'Death' was to be preferred before cowering in fear before the British leviathan. Mr. Henry was the archetype Southerner whose motto 'Liberty or death, ' exhibited a bravery and patriotism seldom seen today. Here is his famous speech delivered 23 March 1775."

Patrick Henry (Author), Michael Scott (Narrator)

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Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death

"These infamous words closed the impassioned speech Patrick Henry delivered at the Second Virginia Convention in 1775. With this speech, he persuaded the convention to mobilize troops to defend Virginia against the British. No official transcription of Henry’s address exists; biographer William Wirt compiled the most definitive version in his biography of Henry, based on the recollections of other early Americans like Thomas Jefferson. While the exact words of this historical speech may be debated forever, the sentiment behind this record rings true to Revolutionary American spirit. "

Patrick Henry (Author), Larry G. Jones (Narrator)

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The Anti-Federalist Papers

"During the period of debate over the ratification of the Constitution, numerous independent local speeches and articles were published all across the country. Initially, many of the articles in opposition were written under pseudonyms, such as "Brutus", "Centinel", and "Federal Farmer". Eventually, famous revolutionary figures such as Patrick Henry came out publicly against the Constitution. They argued that the strong national government proposed by the Federalists was a threat to the rights of individuals and that the President would become a king. They objected to the federal court system created by the proposed constitution. This produced a phenomenal body of political writing; the best and most influential of these articles and speeches were gathered by historians into a collection known as the Anti-Federalist Papers in allusion to the Federalist Papers. (Summary by Ticktockman)"

Patrick Henry (Author), LibriVox Volunteers (Narrator)

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Give Me Liberty

"This speech was given March 23, 1775, at St. John's Church in Richmond, Virginia, and is credited with having singlehandedly convinced the Virginia House of Burgesses to pass a resolution delivering the Virginia troops to the Revolutionary War. In attendance were Thomas Jefferson and George Washington. Reportedly, the crowd, upon hearing the speech, jumped up and shouted, "To Arms! To Arms!" (Summary from Wikipedia)"

Patrick Henry (Author), Mark F. Smith (Narrator)

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The Anti-Federalist Papers

"During the period of debate over the ratification of the Constitution, numerous independent local speeches and articles were published all across the country. Initially, many of the articles in opposition were written under pseudonyms, such as “Brutus”, “Centinel”, and “Federal Farmer”. Eventually, famous revolutionary figures such as Patrick Henry came out publicly against the Constitution. They argued that the strong national government proposed by the Federalists was a threat to the rights of individuals and that the President would become a king. They objected to the federal court system created by the proposed constitution. This produced a phenomenal body of political writing; the best and most influential of these articles and speeches were gathered by historians into a collection known as the Anti-Federalist Papers in allusion to the Federalist Papers."

Patrick Henry (Author), Various (Narrator)

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Audiobooks by Patrick Henry

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