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The Penguin Book of Modern Speeches
The Penguin Book of Modern Speeches | Brian MacArthur
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The twentieth century was a century of idealism and revolution and as never before speeches were crucial in stirring the hearts and minds of millions around the world. Whether it was Churchill rousing the British to take up arms or the dream of Martin Luther King, Fidel Castro inspiring the Cuban revolution or Salman Rushdie denouncing his fatwa, speeches have made headlines and shaped the way we see ourselves and the larger society. Gathered here are some of the most extraordinary and memorable speeches of the modern era. Some are well known, others less so, but all, in their way, whether large or small, had a hand in shaping the world that we inhabit now. Originally published as The Penguin Book of Twentieth-Century Speeches, this new edition has been updated to include the most significant speeches since the Millennium including statements on the Iraq War by George Bush, Tony Blair and Robin Cook, and speeches by Burmese heroine AungSan Suu Kyi and President Barack Obama.
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I picked this up at a library book sale last week, and I‘m already finding it a great resource. I‘ve read two speeches which have helped give context to recent reads. First, “More African than American,” given by Malcolm X a week before his assassination, and then “We Shall Overcome,” an address Lyndon B. Johnson made to the House about a month later, in March 1965. The latter was depicted in Volume 3 of March by John Lewis.

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This is a solid anthology and perfect for this #booktober #textonlycover challenge! #teachersofLitsy 🤓

mhillis Wow! This looks great for teaching! Thanks📚 8y
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