Speeches That Changed the World: The Stories and Transcripts of the Moments That Made History - Hardcover

Simon Sebag Montefiore

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1905204027 ISBN 13: 9781905204021

Publisher: Smith-Davies Pub, 2006

Synopsis

Presents a collection of more than fifty important speeches from all periods of history along with an explanation detailing why each speech was significant and its impact on world events.

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Book Description

Over 50 momentous and thought-provoking speeches from throughout history

Includes a DVD with recordings of many of the featured speeches

From the Back Cover

And I’ve seen the promised land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people, will get to the promised land. And I’m happy, tonight. I’m not worried about anything. I’m not fearing any man. Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord. Martin Luther King.

You ask, what is our aim? I can answer in one word. It is victory! Victory at all costs! Victory in spite of all terrors. Victory, however long and hard the road may be, for without victory there is no survivial. Winston Churchill.

And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country. My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man. John F Kennedy.

I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony with equal opportunities. It is an ideal what I hope to live for, and see realized. But my lord, if needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die. Nelson Mandela.

Edition details

• Publisher: Smith-Davies Pub
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1905204027
• ISBN 13: 9781905204021
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 224