Speeches That Changed the World

by Owen Collins

Book Overview

From Moses' delivery of the Ten Commandments to Nelson Mandela's "Let freedom reign", the world has been transformed by memorable speeches. This unique collection captures the drama of history in the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0664221491
• ISBN13: 9780664221492
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
• Length: 452 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 5.3" x 8.1"

Customer Reviews

The Greatest Inspiration

There is something noble about those things that inspire you. I got this book because I speak for a living and wanted to read the words of some of the most articulate speakers of all time. When I got this book, I found a volume of inspiration beyond what I expected. There are, of course, the great speeches like MLK's "I have a dream" speech and Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, but there are also a good number of jewels that most people haven't seen; like a brief submitted to the Supreme Court by Mother Theresa that made me think long and hard about a very tough subject and reexamine my stance somewhat. If you purchase this book, you won't be disappointed.

If you love history, you'll love this

This is a remarkable collection of famous speeches, as well as those that are not very well known. It is organized in chronological order, beginning with Moses and ending with Hilary Clinton. If you're looking to expand your knowledge of history, or simply looking to see what great speeches are made of, this is the book for you!