Author: Edward L. Widmer
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 840
Book Description
A historian and former presidential speechwriter presents an unprecedented two-volume collection of the greatest speeches in American history.
American Speeches Vol. 1 (LOA #166)
Author: Edward L. Widmer
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 840
Book Description
A historian and former presidential speechwriter presents an unprecedented two-volume collection of the greatest speeches in American history.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 840
Book Description
A historian and former presidential speechwriter presents an unprecedented two-volume collection of the greatest speeches in American history.
American Heritage Book of Great American Speeches for Young People
Author: Suzanne McIntire
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 9780471217107
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
The history of the United States has been characterized by ferventidealism, intense struggle, and radical change. And for everycritical, defining moment in American history, there were thosewhose impassioned voices rang out, clear and true, and whose wordscompelled the minds and hearts of all who heard them. When PatrickHenry declared, "Give me liberty, or give me death!", when MartinLuther King Jr. said, "I have a dream", Americans listened and wereprofoundly affected. These speeches stand today as testaments tothis great nation made up of individuals with bold ideas andunshakeable convictions. The American Heritage Book of Great American Speeches for YoungPeople includes over 100 speeches by founding fathers, patriots,Native American and African American leaders, abolitionists,women's suffrage and labor activists, writers, athletes, and othersfrom all walks of life, featuring inspiring and unforgettablespeeches by such notable speakers as: Patrick Henry * Thomas Jefferson * Tecumseh * Frederick Douglass *Sojourner Truth * Abraham Lincoln * Susan B. Anthony * Mother Jones* Lou Gehrig * Franklin D. Roosevelt * Albert Einstein * Pearl S.Buck * Langston Hughes * John F. Kennedy * Martin Luther KingJr. These are the voices that shaped our history. They are powerful,moving, and, above all else, uniquely American.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 9780471217107
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
The history of the United States has been characterized by ferventidealism, intense struggle, and radical change. And for everycritical, defining moment in American history, there were thosewhose impassioned voices rang out, clear and true, and whose wordscompelled the minds and hearts of all who heard them. When PatrickHenry declared, "Give me liberty, or give me death!", when MartinLuther King Jr. said, "I have a dream", Americans listened and wereprofoundly affected. These speeches stand today as testaments tothis great nation made up of individuals with bold ideas andunshakeable convictions. The American Heritage Book of Great American Speeches for YoungPeople includes over 100 speeches by founding fathers, patriots,Native American and African American leaders, abolitionists,women's suffrage and labor activists, writers, athletes, and othersfrom all walks of life, featuring inspiring and unforgettablespeeches by such notable speakers as: Patrick Henry * Thomas Jefferson * Tecumseh * Frederick Douglass *Sojourner Truth * Abraham Lincoln * Susan B. Anthony * Mother Jones* Lou Gehrig * Franklin D. Roosevelt * Albert Einstein * Pearl S.Buck * Langston Hughes * John F. Kennedy * Martin Luther KingJr. These are the voices that shaped our history. They are powerful,moving, and, above all else, uniquely American.
Lend Me Your Ears
Author: William Safire
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 9780393040050
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 1066
Book Description
William Safire's invaluable and immensely entertaining Lend Me Your Ears established itself instantly as a classic treasury of the greatest speeches in human history. Selected with the instincts of a great speechwriter and language maven, arranged by theme and occasion, each deftly introduced and placed in context, the more than two hundred speeches in this compilation demonstrate the enduring power of human eloquence to inspire, to uplift, and to motivate. For this expanded edition Safire has selected more than twenty new speeches by such figures as President Bill Clinton, Senator Robert Dole, General Colin Powell, Microsoft's Bill Gates, the Dalai Lama, Edward R. Murrow, Alistair Cooke, the Buddha, and the late Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. They prove that even in a digital age the most forceful medium of communication is still the human voice speaking directly to the mind, heart, and soul.
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 9780393040050
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 1066
Book Description
William Safire's invaluable and immensely entertaining Lend Me Your Ears established itself instantly as a classic treasury of the greatest speeches in human history. Selected with the instincts of a great speechwriter and language maven, arranged by theme and occasion, each deftly introduced and placed in context, the more than two hundred speeches in this compilation demonstrate the enduring power of human eloquence to inspire, to uplift, and to motivate. For this expanded edition Safire has selected more than twenty new speeches by such figures as President Bill Clinton, Senator Robert Dole, General Colin Powell, Microsoft's Bill Gates, the Dalai Lama, Edward R. Murrow, Alistair Cooke, the Buddha, and the late Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. They prove that even in a digital age the most forceful medium of communication is still the human voice speaking directly to the mind, heart, and soul.
Selected Writings and Speeches of Marcus Garvey
Author: Marcus Garvey
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 048611385X
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
This anthology contains some of the African-American rights advocate's most noted writings and speeches, among them "Declaration of the Rights of the Negro Peoples of the World" and "Africa for the Africans."
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 048611385X
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
This anthology contains some of the African-American rights advocate's most noted writings and speeches, among them "Declaration of the Rights of the Negro Peoples of the World" and "Africa for the Africans."
Select Essays in Anglo-American Legal History
Author: Association of American Law Schools
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Common law
Languages : en
Pages : 890
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Common law
Languages : en
Pages : 890
Book Description
Political Speeches
Author: Cicero
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 0191605271
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 550
Book Description
'Two things alone I long for: first, that when I die I may leave the Roman people free...and second, that each person's fate may reflect the way he has behaved towards his country.' Cicero (106-43 BC) was the greatest orator of the ancient world and a leading politician of the closing era of the Roman republic. This book presents nine speeches which reflect the development, variety, and drama of his political career,among them two speeches from his prosecution of Verres, a corrupt and cruel governor of Sicily; four speeches against the conspirator Catiline; and the Second Philippic, the famous denunciation of Mark Antony which cost Cicero his life. Also included are On the Command of Gnaeus Pompeius, in which he praises the military successes of Pompey, and For Marcellus, a panegyric in praise of the dictator Julius Caesar. These new translations preserve Cicero's rhetorical brilliance and achieve new standards of accuracy. A general introduction outlines Cicero's public career, and separate introductions explain the political significance of each of the speeches. Together with its companion volume, Defence Speeches, this edition provides an unparalleled sampling of Cicero's oratorical achievements.
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 0191605271
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 550
Book Description
'Two things alone I long for: first, that when I die I may leave the Roman people free...and second, that each person's fate may reflect the way he has behaved towards his country.' Cicero (106-43 BC) was the greatest orator of the ancient world and a leading politician of the closing era of the Roman republic. This book presents nine speeches which reflect the development, variety, and drama of his political career,among them two speeches from his prosecution of Verres, a corrupt and cruel governor of Sicily; four speeches against the conspirator Catiline; and the Second Philippic, the famous denunciation of Mark Antony which cost Cicero his life. Also included are On the Command of Gnaeus Pompeius, in which he praises the military successes of Pompey, and For Marcellus, a panegyric in praise of the dictator Julius Caesar. These new translations preserve Cicero's rhetorical brilliance and achieve new standards of accuracy. A general introduction outlines Cicero's public career, and separate introductions explain the political significance of each of the speeches. Together with its companion volume, Defence Speeches, this edition provides an unparalleled sampling of Cicero's oratorical achievements.
Great Speeches by Native Americans
Author: Bob Blaisdell
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 048611127X
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
Remarkable for their eloquence, depth of feeling, and oratorical mastery, these 82 compelling speeches encompass five centuries of Indian encounters with nonindigenous people. Beginning with a 1540 refusal by a Timucua chief to parley with Hernando de Soto ("With such a people I want no peace"), the collection extends to the 20th-century address of activist Russell Means to the United Nations affiliates and members of the Human Rights Commission ("We are people who love in the belly of the monster"). Other memorable orations include Powhatan's "Why should you destroy us, who have provided you with food?" (1609); Red Jacket's "We like our religion, and do not want another" (1811); Osceola's "I love my home, and will not go from it" (1834); Red Cloud's "The Great Spirit made us both" (1870); Chief Joseph's "I will fight no more forever" (1877); Sitting Bull's "The life my people want is a life of freedom" (1882); and many more. Other notable speakers represented here include Tecumseh, Seattle, Geronimo, and Crazy Horse, as well as many lesser-known leaders. Graced by forceful metaphors and vivid imagery expressing emotions that range from the utmost indignation to the deepest sorrow, these addresses are deeply moving documents that offer a window into the hearts and minds of Native Americans as they struggled against the overwhelming tide of European and American encroachment. This inexpensive edition, with informative notes about each speech and orator, will prove indispensable to anyone interested in Native American history and culture.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 048611127X
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
Remarkable for their eloquence, depth of feeling, and oratorical mastery, these 82 compelling speeches encompass five centuries of Indian encounters with nonindigenous people. Beginning with a 1540 refusal by a Timucua chief to parley with Hernando de Soto ("With such a people I want no peace"), the collection extends to the 20th-century address of activist Russell Means to the United Nations affiliates and members of the Human Rights Commission ("We are people who love in the belly of the monster"). Other memorable orations include Powhatan's "Why should you destroy us, who have provided you with food?" (1609); Red Jacket's "We like our religion, and do not want another" (1811); Osceola's "I love my home, and will not go from it" (1834); Red Cloud's "The Great Spirit made us both" (1870); Chief Joseph's "I will fight no more forever" (1877); Sitting Bull's "The life my people want is a life of freedom" (1882); and many more. Other notable speakers represented here include Tecumseh, Seattle, Geronimo, and Crazy Horse, as well as many lesser-known leaders. Graced by forceful metaphors and vivid imagery expressing emotions that range from the utmost indignation to the deepest sorrow, these addresses are deeply moving documents that offer a window into the hearts and minds of Native Americans as they struggled against the overwhelming tide of European and American encroachment. This inexpensive edition, with informative notes about each speech and orator, will prove indispensable to anyone interested in Native American history and culture.
The Republican Ethic President Ram Nath Kovind Selected Speeches Vol. 2 (July 2018 - July 2019)
Author: Publications Division
Publisher: Publications Division Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
ISBN: 8123031920
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 704
Book Description
This book is second in the series of "The Republican Ethic Selected Speeches of President Ram Nath Kovind", and contains the Hon'ble President's prominent speeches delivered in the second year of his presidency i.e. 2018-19. The volume is a collection of 95 selected speeches and has been divided in 8 sections. A special section has been added to the volume in commemoration of the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. The book will help the reader appreciate the unique style and eloquence of Shri Kovind, in which he maintains the high ideals of governance as enshrined in our Constitution and also reflects upon the dreams of the citizens of India. The President's vision and ethics guide us as a nation to strive for excellence
Publisher: Publications Division Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
ISBN: 8123031920
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 704
Book Description
This book is second in the series of "The Republican Ethic Selected Speeches of President Ram Nath Kovind", and contains the Hon'ble President's prominent speeches delivered in the second year of his presidency i.e. 2018-19. The volume is a collection of 95 selected speeches and has been divided in 8 sections. A special section has been added to the volume in commemoration of the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. The book will help the reader appreciate the unique style and eloquence of Shri Kovind, in which he maintains the high ideals of governance as enshrined in our Constitution and also reflects upon the dreams of the citizens of India. The President's vision and ethics guide us as a nation to strive for excellence
Words of a Century
Author: Stephen Lucas
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 708
Book Description
Boldly breaking the mold of previous anthologies, Words of a Century: The Top 100 American Speeches, 1900-1999 contains the complete--and authentic--texts of the best American speeches of the twentieth century as delivered to their immediate audiences. It features a remarkable array of speakers, from Woodrow Wilson, Clarence Darrow, and Carrie Chapman Catt to Martin Luther King, Ronald Reagan, John F. Kennedy, and Barbara Jordan. As diverse in type as they are in subject matter, the speeches open a unique window on the twentieth century, and many continue to resonate in our own time. Each is preceded by a headnote with background on the speaker, the occasion, and the impact of the speech. More than 2,000 annotations identify people, events, and textual references that help bring the speeches to life for today's readers. This exceptional anthology is ideal for courses in rhetoric, political communication, and twentieth century American history, as well as for anyone interested in the artistry and impact of the spoken word.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 708
Book Description
Boldly breaking the mold of previous anthologies, Words of a Century: The Top 100 American Speeches, 1900-1999 contains the complete--and authentic--texts of the best American speeches of the twentieth century as delivered to their immediate audiences. It features a remarkable array of speakers, from Woodrow Wilson, Clarence Darrow, and Carrie Chapman Catt to Martin Luther King, Ronald Reagan, John F. Kennedy, and Barbara Jordan. As diverse in type as they are in subject matter, the speeches open a unique window on the twentieth century, and many continue to resonate in our own time. Each is preceded by a headnote with background on the speaker, the occasion, and the impact of the speech. More than 2,000 annotations identify people, events, and textual references that help bring the speeches to life for today's readers. This exceptional anthology is ideal for courses in rhetoric, political communication, and twentieth century American history, as well as for anyone interested in the artistry and impact of the spoken word.
Thoughts on the Cause of the Present Discontents
Author: Edmund Burke
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description