SPEECHES THAT CHANGED THE WORLD: THE STORIES AND TRANSCRIPTS OF THE MOMENTS THAT MADE HISTORY
by MONTEFIORE, SIMON SEBAG
List Price: HK$ 160.00
¡@ISBN
9781905204168
¡@Subject
HISTORY (NON-ASIAN)
¡@Publisher
QUERCUS PUBLISHING UK
¡@Publication
2006
¡@Edition
Hardcover
¡@Version
Original
¡@Description
Since the beginning of time, great leaders have used their power of oratory to win and inspire followers. This book contains over 50 momentous and thought-provoking speeches from a wide range of historical eras and nations, and will both inspire readers and give them a greater understanding of the events of the time. Each speech is accompanied by a comprehensive introduction that explains its historical background, why it was significant and what happened as a result. A biography of each speechmaker explains how they came to stand at the crossroads of history.
