Title: "Give Me Liberty, or Give Me Death"
(The phrase is a famous quote from a speech delivered by Patrick Henry on March 23, 1775.)
Author: Patrick Henry
"Give Me Liberty, or Give Me Death" is not a book but a famous quote from a speech delivered by Patrick Henry, an American attorney, and statesman, on March 23, 1775. The speech was given during the Virginia Convention and is considered one of the most influential speeches in American history.
In his impassioned address, Patrick Henry passionately argued for the colonies' right to fight for independence from British rule. He advocated for a decisive response to the growing tensions between the American colonies and Britain, urging his fellow colonists to take up arms in defense of their liberty.
Henry's powerful words, including the iconic phrase "Give me liberty, or give me death," resonated with the spirit of revolution and the desire for freedom among the colonists. His speech played a significant role in galvanizing support for the American Revolution and inspiring others to join the cause of independence.