Forgotten Founder, Drunken Prophet: The Life of Luther Martin (Lives of the Founders)

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Book Synopsis: The Anti-Federalist Luther Martin of Maryland is known to us—if he is known at all—as the wild man of the Constitutional Convention: a verbose, frequently drunken radical who annoyed the hell out of James Madison, George Washington, Gouverneur Morris, and the other giants responsible for the creation of the Constitution in Philadelphia that summer of 1787. In Bill Kauffman’s rollicking account of his turbulent life and times, Martin is still something of a fitfully charming reprobate, but he is also a prophetic voice, warning his heedless contemporaries and his amnesiac posterity that the Constitution, whatever its devisers’ intentions, would come to be used as a blueprint for centralized government and a militaristic foreign policy.In Martin’s view, the Constitution was the tool of a counterrevolution aimed at reducing the states to ciphers and at fortifying a national government whose powers to tax and coerce would be frightening. Martin delivered the most forceful and sustained attack on the Constitution ever levied—a critique that modern readers might find jarringly relevant. And Martin’s post-convention career, though clouded by drink and scandal, found him as defense counsel in two of the great trials of the age: the Senate trial of the impeached Supreme Court justice Samuel Chase and the treason trial of his friend Aaron Burr.Kauffman’s Luther Martin is a brilliant and passionate polemicist, a stubborn and admirable defender of a decentralized republic who fights for the principles of 1776 all the way to the last ditch and last drop. In remembering this forgotten founder, we remember also the principles that once animated many of the earliest—and many later—American patriots.

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Are you tired of the same old stories about the Founding Fathers? Do you want to discover the untold tales of one of the most intriguing and rebellious characters from that era? Look no further than "Forgotten Founder, Drunken Prophet: The Life of Luther Martin." In this captivating book by Bill Kauffman, you'll dive into the life and times of Luther Martin, the notorious Anti-Federalist who challenged the very foundations of the Constitution.

Unlike the usual narratives that portray Martin as a mere troublemaker, Kauffman paints a vivid picture of a man ahead of his time, a prophetic voice crying out against the encroaching threat of centralized government and militarism. His critique of the Constitution, delivered with unmatched force and eloquence, will leave modern readers astounded by its relevance.

But Martin's story doesn't end there. Despite his personal struggles, he rises to become a pivotal figure in two historic trials: defending Supreme Court justice Samuel Chase in the Senate trial and standing by his friend Aaron Burr in the treason trial. As you turn the pages, you'll witness the unwavering dedication of a man who fought till the very end to uphold the principles of 1776 and safeguard a decentralized republic.

Don't miss out on this brilliant and captivating journey through the life of a forgotten founder. By immersing yourself in Luther Martin's story, you'll not only uncover the untold tales of a compelling historical figure but also gain insight into the principles that shaped America. Rediscover the essence of the early American patriots and their enduring values. Grab your copy of "Forgotten Founder, Drunken Prophet: The Life of Luther Martin" today and be inspired by the timeless struggle for freedom.

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