The Pulpit Orators Of France And Switzerland: Sketches Of Their Character, And Specimens Of Their Eloquence (1848)

By Robert Turnbull

Book Overview

The Pulpit Orators of France and Switzerland: Sketches of their Character, and Specimens of their Eloquence is a book written by Robert Turnbull and published in 1848. The book provides a detailed account of the most prominent pulpit orators of France and Switzerland during the 18th and 19th centuries. The author presents sketches of their character, highlighting their unique qualities and strengths as speakers. The book also includes selected speeches and sermons of these orators, providing readers with a glimpse of their eloquence and persuasive power. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different orator. The author provides a brief biography of each speaker, highlighting their background, education, and career. The author also examines the religious and political context in which these orators delivered their speeches, providing readers with a broader understanding of their impact on society. Overall, The Pulpit Orators of France and Switzerland: Sketches of their Character, and Specimens of their Eloquence is a comprehensive and insightful book that sheds light on the history of pulpit oratory in Europe. It is a valuable resource for scholars of religious history, rhetoric, and public speaking.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437317863
• ISBN13: 9781437317862
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"