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- Product code: 25698
- ISBN: 1905204167,
ISBN13: 9781905204168,
224 pages, hardback
Published by Quercus Publishing Plc on 2006
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Description of Speeches That Changed the World |
This book contains over 50 momentous and thought-provoking speeches from a wide range of historical eras and nations. "Speeches That Changed The World" includes biographies of each speaker, the history of why each speech was significant and what happened as a result. Iconic black and white photography dramatically illustrates these key figures and moments in history. This is a fascinating dip-in history title that will both inspire readers and give them a greater understanding of the events of the time.
Since the beginning of time, great leaders have used their power of oratory to win and inspire followers. Included here are the speeches of Moses, Jesus, George Washington, Queen Elizabeth I, Abraham Lincoln, Napoleon Bonaparte, Mahatma Gandhi, Clarence Darrow, Emmeline Pankhurst, Winston Churchill, Franklin D Roosevelt, Adolf Hitler, George S Patton, Stalin, Martin Luther King, John F Kennedy, Mother Teresa, Nelson Mandela, George W Bush and many others who have motivated, given hope to and sometimes terrified those who heard them.
This book contains speeches from a wide range of historical eras and nations, and will both inspire readers and give them a greater understanding of the events of the time. Each speech is accompanied by a comprehensive introduction that explains its historical background, why it was significant and what happened as a result. A biography of each speechmaker explains how they came to stand at the crossroads of history.
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About Simon Sebag Montefiore |
The Cambridge Editorial Partnership have produced a multitude of academic and educational titles in their ten-year history. Their reference team has researched and transcribed these speeches from original source material.
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