Usher, Shaun

Speeches of Note

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ISBN 13:: 9781786331090
author:: Usher, Shaun
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Hutchinson
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2017
Pages:: 384
Dimensions:: 190mm X 255mm
Genre:: , Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Anthropology,
Condition:: New
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A richly illustrated collection of the world's greatest speeches is presented in Speeches of Note. This eclectic gathering features seventy-five extraordinary addresses that have shaped history, inspired change, and revealed the power of words. From Nelson Mandela's inaugural address as South Africa's first black President to Sojourner Truth's impassioned appeal for women's rights, these speeches showcase the ability of language to alter the course of events. Other notable entries include a tribute to David Bowie from Tilda Swinton, and a chilling public announcement by Richard Nixon regarding a potential lunar emergency. This unique collection offers a glimpse into the lives and words of remarkable individuals, including Malala Yousafzai, Albert Einstein, and Pablo Picasso, among many others.

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