Chambers book of speeches / editor, Andrew Burnet.
Material type: TextPublication details: Edinburgh : Chambers, 2013.Description: xxii, 996 p. ; 25 cmISBN:- 9781471801730
- 0550101993 (cased)
- Book of speeches
- 808.85 22
Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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REGULAR | University of Wollongong in Dubai Main Collection | 808.85 CH AM (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | T0010272 |
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This major anthology brings together a diverse selection of eloquent, powerful, witty and passionate speeches as given by politicians, monarchs, rebels and intellectuals from ancient times to the present day. Speakers from Arafat to Zola are represented; biographical information is provided for each entry, along with a short introduction to the historical context and an analysis of the speech's purpose, techniques and references.
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