The Right Words: Great Republican Speeches That Shaped History

by Wynton C. Hall

Book Overview

Award-winning presidential scholar and speechwriter Wynton Hall brings together the Republican Party's greatest oratorical gems, from Lincoln's Gettysburg Address and Teddy Roosevelt's the Man with the Muckrake to Ronald Reagan's "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall" and George W. Bush's "our mission and our moment" speech after 9/11. Hall examines the historical context of each of these great addresses and reveals the persuasive secrets that make...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471758167
• ISBN13: 9780471758167
• Release Date: February 2007
• Publisher: Trade Paper Press
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.5" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

Even those of other parties will gain insight from this collection

This book is valuable for two reasons. First, it is not a random collection of one person's view as to what constitutes a great speech. The 17 speeches examined here are oriented around eternal Republican themes of individual (rather than collective) responsibility; a belief in values that are absolute, not relative; and a strong national defense, the foundation of individual civil liberties. Second, each speech is intertwined with commentary on its historical setting. Platitudes need no explanation. Great speeches, though, are rooted in a specific historical context while also appealing to timeless values. Those of other political parties will gain from reading this book. It is not meant to convert but to educate. Serious people will want to look beyond the caricature of Republicans so often presented in many media sources. Understanding the basic beliefs of one of America's two major political parties is valuable regardless of one's political persuasion.

Keep an eye on Hall

Wynton Hall is one of the bright young conservative writers, It's delightfully informative to read his books. He does his research and knows how to explain today's political rhetoric. Keep your eye on him.

Must Read !!!!

"I loved Hall's last book. This one is different but just as good if not better. It felt like I was in the audience for these famous speeches. I was familiar with some of them, but others I'd never even heard of, which made it all the more fascinating to read. If you're a Republican I don't see how you can not read this one. It's a fun, fast read. I give it two thumbs up."

Wonderful Analysis of Rhetoric!!!!!

Wynton Hall's insight displays his knowledge as a rhetorician. The preview chapters I read on the publisher's website were well written and documented. In my opinion, this book is not only important because of its analysis of rhetoric but that it also reveals how much these speeches have affected the world. The Right Words is quite different from Home of the Brave and the Greatest Communicator but his writing ability makes it a wonderful read.

Riveting!

As a college student that has limited time for reading material other than textbooks, I consider this one a must-read. Hall's writing style, I found, provides for a quick and enjoyable read. And as always, the content itself is impeccably researched and organized. I highly recommend this as a must-read for all, no matter the party-affiliation.