The Penguin Book of Historic SpeechesBrian MacArthur A companion volume to The Penguin Book of Twentieth Century Speeches, this collection of great oratory stretches across the history of powerful and moving, but most of all, memorable speeches, from classical times to Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. |
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Page 61
... speak it ; it is evident to all the world , and all people living , that a new business hath been seeking in the army against this actual settlement made by your own consent . I do not speak to these gentlemen or lords ( pointing to his ...
... speak it ; it is evident to all the world , and all people living , that a new business hath been seeking in the army against this actual settlement made by your own consent . I do not speak to these gentlemen or lords ( pointing to his ...
Page 220
... speak our minds freely . This gives us great joy ; for we now consider that we stand upright before you and can speak what we think . All have heard your voice and all speak to you now as one man . Our minds are agreed . Brother , you ...
... speak our minds freely . This gives us great joy ; for we now consider that we stand upright before you and can speak what we think . All have heard your voice and all speak to you now as one man . Our minds are agreed . Brother , you ...
Page 256
... speak today for the preservation of the Union . ' Hear me for my cause . ' I speak today out of a solicitous and anxious heart , for the restoration to the country of that quiet and that harmony which make the blessings of this Union so ...
... speak today for the preservation of the Union . ' Hear me for my cause . ' I speak today out of a solicitous and anxious heart , for the restoration to the country of that quiet and that harmony which make the blessings of this Union so ...
Contents
Moses Thou shalt not c 1250 BC | 3 |
Jesus of Nazareth Blessed are the poor in spirit c 33 | 23 |
John Ball Cast off the yoke of bondage 1381 | 37 |
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