Book of Famous Speeches
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Book of Famous Speeches

Inspiring Speeches That Changed the World (Book of Historical Speeches)

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Book of Famous Speeches

Inspiring Speeches That Changed the World (Book of Historical Speeches)

About this book

The Speeches That Defined Our Era

What were the most important and influential speeches of our time? Discover the answers in this book of speeches that changed our world.

Famous historical speeches. This remarkable collection of 38 historic speeches, spanning from post-World War II to the present, offers unparalleled insight into pivotal moments in our recent history. Experience the power of words that shaped nations and understand the visionary minds behind them, from Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'dream' to Malala's impassioned plea for education.

Inspiration for the future and insight into the past. In Famous Speeches, gain a deeper understanding of our evolving world through the voices that changed it forever. Travel back to these monumental moments and experience firsthand the transformative power of oration.

Inside:

  • Understand the sentiments and visionary ideas of post-World War II leaders and influencers
  • Experience the emotional impact of words that changed the course of history
  • Explore speeches by statesmen, scientists, literary figures, entrepreneurs, and advocates for education
  • Discover inspiration for the future and deepen your knowledge of some of history's greatest speakers

If you liked The Founders' Speech to a Nation in CrisisGreat Speeches by Frederick Douglass; or The Origin of Names, Words and Everything in Between, you’ll love Famous Speeches.

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Yes, you can access Book of Famous Speeches by Carlo Batà ,Carlo Batà, Carlo Batà in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in History & Historical Theory & Criticism. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title
  4. Contents
  5. Introduction
  6. 05/08/1945 • Charles de Gaulle: Announcement of the end of World War II in a broadcast speech
  7. 03/05/1946 • Winston Churchill: “An iron curtain has descended across the Continent.”
  8. 10/02/1947 • David Ben-Gurion: Statement regarding the right of the Jewish people to establish a nation
  9. 05/01/1952 • Evita Perón: The rallying cry for the descamisados to defend Perón
  10. 02/27/1957 • Mao Zedong: Speech about the correct handling of the contradictions among the Chinese people during the Hundred Flowers Campaign
  11. 08/28/1963 • Martin Luther King, Jr.: “I have a dream”
  12. 12/11/1964 • Ernesto “Che” Guevara: Speech delivered to the General Assembly of the United Nations
  13. 10/04/1984 • Thomas Sankara: Speech delivered to the General Assembly of the United Nations
  14. 12/07/1988 • Mikhail Gorbachev: Address at the General Assembly of the United Nations regarding the reforms implemented in the Soviet Union
  15. 04/12/1999 • Elie Wiesel: Speech about the perils of indifference to the tragedies of the twentieth century
  16. 03/19/2013 • Pope Francis: “We must not be afraid of goodness or even tenderness!”
  17. 01/07/2018 • Oprah Winfrey: Acceptance speech for the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the Golden Globes
  18. About the author
  19. Back Cover