21 Speeches That Shaped Our World
The people and ideas that changed the way we think
$55.14
- Paperback
336 pages
- Release Date
1 August 2012
Summary
A thought-provoking collection of 21 great speeches that have shaped the modern world.
In this fascinating book, Chris Abbott, a leading political analyst, takes a close look at 21 key speeches which have shaped the world today. He examines the power of the arguments embedded in these speeches to inspire people to achieve great things, or do great harm.
Abbott draws upon his political expertise to explain how our current understanding of the world is rooted in pivotal moments …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781846042720 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1846042720 |
| Author: | Chris Abbott |
| Publisher: | Ebury Publishing |
| Imprint: | Rider & Co |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 1 August 2012 |
| Weight: | 338g |
| Dimensions: | 215mm x 136mm x 26mm |
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Critics Review
“Introduces and pulls together a fascinating gallery of speakers and turning points in recent history… . Interesting concept, well executed.”
A fascinating gallery of speeches and turning points in recent history. * New Internationalist *A unique compilation of catalytic speeches…relevant to some of the biggest choices that face humanity in the 21st century. – John Sloboda, Oxford Research GroupIlluminates many of the most important trends of our times. – Paul Rogers, Professor of Peace Studies, University of BradfordChris Abbott has done a great service in reminding us of of these people and of their continuing relevance for today’s world. – Rosie Houldsworth, founder and director, TalkWorksAn interesting selection of speeches…Throughout, Abbott provides a thorough historical context and argues convincingly for the continuing relevance of the ideas expressed. * Financial Times *21 Speeches is a brilliant idea. Chris Abbott takes some of the most significant speeches of the last one hundred years and frames them in a perceptive analysis, providing a narrative that illuminates many of the most important trends of our times. – Paul Rogers, Professor of Peace Studies, University of Bradford
About The Author
Chris Abbott
Chris Abbott is an influential writer and researcher in the areas of defence, security and international relations. He is the Founder & Executive Director of Open Briefing, the world’s first civil society intelligence agency. He is an Honorary Visiting Research Fellow in the School of Social and International Studies at the University of Bradford, and until 2009 was the Deputy Director of Oxford Research Group. His two books are published by Rider- 21 Speeches that Shaped Our World- The People and Ideas that Changes the Way We Think (2010), and Beyond Terror- The Truth About the Real Threats to Our World, co-authored with Paul Rogers and John Sloboda (2007). Chris has a degree in Psychology from Royal Holloway, University of London, and a Masters in Social Anthropology from the University of St Andrews. He lives in West Cornwall with his wife and their dog.
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