Great Speeches

By: Penguin Books (australia)

Book Overview

Great speeches have always had the power to stir hearts, uphold great ideals, and lead people to new frontiers. Great Speeches presents a collection of historic and modern oratory in which the words of activists, politicians, philosophers and literary figures bear witness to history's defining moments. Great Speeches is a carefully selected collection of the most significant, moving and inspirational speeches from historic to modern times, from both international and Australian speakers. Each entry is preceded by an introduction providing a short biography of the speaker, and outlining the historical context of the speech. This book provides a unique insight into some of the most important and noteworthy moments in history.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0670028835
• ISBN13: 9780670028832
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Penguin Global
• Length: 164 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.8" x 0.8" x 4.5"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 12 and higher