Publisher's Synopsis
The World's Best Orations, Volume I contains some of the most moving speeches from world leaders ranging form Aeschines to Samuel Adams. Presented here are: PIERRE ABELARD The Resurrection of Lazarus CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS, JR The Battle of Gettysburg JOHN QUINCY ADAMS The Jubilee of the Constitution SAMUEL ADAMS American Independence AELRED On Manliness AESCHINES Against Crowning Demosthenes ALBERT THE GREAT The Meaning of the Crucifixion JAMES BARBOUR Treaties as Supreme Laws LORD BEACONSFIELD The Meaning of "Conservatism" HENRY WARD BEECHER Effect of the Death of Lincoln and dozens more. Whether a student of history, writer or public speaker this book will inspire.
