Resisting Tyranny
The Story of Matthew Lyon, Early American Patriot
Published on 7. February 2018
68 pages
978-1-5326-4467-2 (ISBN)
Description
Resisting Tyranny is a new book about an American Revolutionary patriot, Matthew Lyon, a Congressman from Vermont, who was thrown into jail for criticizing then President John Adams under the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798. This is the story of a young Irish immigrant who became a leader in the Republican Party of his time, a crusading newspaper editor, and the founder of a town in Vermont and another in Kentucky. His legacy makes history come alive in our time with warnings for us to treasure and protect our First Amendment rights.
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John C. Morgan | Richard L. Morgan
Resisting Tyranny
The Story of Matthew Lyon, Early American Patriot
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02/2018
Wipf & Stock Publishers
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John C. Morgan | Richard L. Morgan
Resisting Tyranny
The Story of Matthew Lyon, Early American Patriot
Book
02/2018
Wipf & Stock Publishers
€31.10
Shipment within 3-4 weeks
Persons
Richard L. Morgan is a retired Presbyterian minister and history professor with over twenty books to his credit.
John C. Morgan is adjunct professor of philosophy at Albright College's School of Professional Studies, a newspaper columnist, and author of eight books and many articles.
John C. Morgan is adjunct professor of philosophy at Albright College's School of Professional Studies, a newspaper columnist, and author of eight books and many articles.
Content
- Intro
- Title Page
- Preface
- 1. The Life of Matthew Lyon
- 2. The Irish Roots of Lyon's Resistance
- 3. Defender of Free Speech in 1798
- 4. Words from Prison: Letter to His Supporters
- 5. Last Letter to John Adams
- 6. Lyon's Later Years and Resistance to Slavery
- 7. Letter to America
- Suggested Reading
- Appendix
- About the Authors
