Description
Discover 'Speeches That Changed the World,' a captivating anthology that brings together the most influential speeches in history, from calls for freedom to powerful proclamations of peace. This expertly curated collection features 352 pages of stirring words from iconic speakers, including Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King Jr., Greta Thunberg, and Oprah Winfrey. Each speech is not only presented in its impactful form but is also accompanied by insightful biographies and historical context, allowing readers to understand the profound implications of these words on moments that shaped modern society. This fully revised and updated pocket edition is designed for anyone passionate about history, politics, and the art of communication.
By exploring the speeches of influential figures—from politicians to activists—this anthology emphasizes the enduring significance of freedom of speech as a tool for change. It highlights transformative moments and inspirational messages, making it a must-have for students, educators, and anyone eager to dive deep into the oratory brilliance that has challenged the status quo over time.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781529409550. Format: B-format paperback. Year: 2020. Publisher: Quercus Books.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529409550
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Quercus Books
Pages: 352
Description:
From calls to arms to demands for peace, and from cries of freedom to words of inspiration, this stirring anthology captures the voices of prophets and politicians, rebels and tyrants, soldiers and statesman, placing them in historical context.
With over a million copies already sold, this completely revised and updated pocket edition includes speeches by those that have truly shaped the modern world: from Greta Thunberg to Donald Trump, and from Nadia Murad to Oprah Winfrey. A biography of each speaker reveals how they came to stand at the crossroads of history, and each speech is accompanied by an introduction explaining its historical context and how it influenced the momentous events of the day - as well as those that followed.
By turns moving and thought-provoking, this new edition reveals a modern world in which freedom of speech remains a powerful agent of change - and gives unique perspectives on key turning points in history.
Contents include: Nelson Mandela, Barack Obama, Martin Luther King, Jr, Queen Elizabeth I, Oliver Cromwell, George Washington, Napoleon Bonaparte, Abraham Lincoln, Emmeline Pankhurst, Mohandas K. Gandhi, Adolf Hitler, Joseph Stalin, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Charles de Gaulle, George S. Patton, Jr, Malcolm X, Vaclav Havel, Mikhail Gorbachev, Indira Gandhi and Winston Churchill to name a few.
By exploring the speeches of influential figures—from politicians to activists—this anthology emphasizes the enduring significance of freedom of speech as a tool for change. It highlights transformative moments and inspirational messages, making it a must-have for students, educators, and anyone eager to dive deep into the oratory brilliance that has challenged the status quo over time.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781529409550. Format: B-format paperback. Year: 2020. Publisher: Quercus Books.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529409550
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Quercus Books
Pages: 352
Description:
From calls to arms to demands for peace, and from cries of freedom to words of inspiration, this stirring anthology captures the voices of prophets and politicians, rebels and tyrants, soldiers and statesman, placing them in historical context.
With over a million copies already sold, this completely revised and updated pocket edition includes speeches by those that have truly shaped the modern world: from Greta Thunberg to Donald Trump, and from Nadia Murad to Oprah Winfrey. A biography of each speaker reveals how they came to stand at the crossroads of history, and each speech is accompanied by an introduction explaining its historical context and how it influenced the momentous events of the day - as well as those that followed.
By turns moving and thought-provoking, this new edition reveals a modern world in which freedom of speech remains a powerful agent of change - and gives unique perspectives on key turning points in history.
Contents include: Nelson Mandela, Barack Obama, Martin Luther King, Jr, Queen Elizabeth I, Oliver Cromwell, George Washington, Napoleon Bonaparte, Abraham Lincoln, Emmeline Pankhurst, Mohandas K. Gandhi, Adolf Hitler, Joseph Stalin, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Charles de Gaulle, George S. Patton, Jr, Malcolm X, Vaclav Havel, Mikhail Gorbachev, Indira Gandhi and Winston Churchill to name a few.