Talking History
150 years of world-changing speeches
$33.29
- Hardcover
80 pages
- Release Date
14 February 2022
Summary
A contemporary introduction to speeches that have changed the world.
From Abraham Lincoln to Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, Nelson Mandela to Greta Thunberg, people have used the power of speech to influence society for centuries. Great speeches have formed milestones in modern history, inspiring and engaging generations on important issues including war, women’s rights, climate change and civil rights, and helping to shape the world we live in.
Featuring 17 influential speeches from…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781787417328 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1787417328 |
| Author: | Dr Joan Lennon, Dr Joan Dritsas Haig, André Ducci |
| Publisher: | Templar Books |
| Imprint: | Templar Publishing |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 80 |
| Release Date: | 14 February 2022 |
| Weight: | 615g |
| Dimensions: | 287mm x 224mm x 17mm |
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Critics Review
Haig and Lennon bring into being a beautifully illustrated book, delving into the history of speeches and how they have shaped society through time. * Just Imagine *
About The Author
Dr Joan Lennon
Dr Joan Haig has over ten years of experience in teaching, research and writing in history and the social sciences. Her first middle-grade novel Tiger Skin Rug was published by Cranachan Press in 2020.
Dr Joan Lennon’s many novels include Silver Skin, set in Neolithic Skara Brae, Orkney, which was shortlisted for the 2017 Scottish Teenage Book Prize. She is currently a Royal Literary Fund Fellow at Dundee University and is a long-standing member of The History Girls blog.
Andre Ducci is a Brazilian comic artist based in Italy. He is the author of two books, Fim do Mundo and Grande, published in Brazil and Europe. His works are distinguished by tropical landscapes, scientific illustrations and social themes.
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