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 136
... trade furnishes . Wherever the sun shines , let us go round the world with him , diffusing our beneficence ; but let us not traffic , only that we may set kings against their subjects , subjects against their kings , sowing discord in ...
... trade furnishes . Wherever the sun shines , let us go round the world with him , diffusing our beneficence ; but let us not traffic , only that we may set kings against their subjects , subjects against their kings , sowing discord in ...
Page 138
... trade upon true commercial principles , and we shall soon find the rectitude of our conduct rewarded by the benefits of a regular and a growing commerce . WILLIAM PITT THE YOUNGER 2 April 1792 ' A barbarous traffic in slaves ' William ...
... trade upon true commercial principles , and we shall soon find the rectitude of our conduct rewarded by the benefits of a regular and a growing commerce . WILLIAM PITT THE YOUNGER 2 April 1792 ' A barbarous traffic in slaves ' William ...
Page 141
... trade system , it is supposed , has taken such deep root in Africa that it is absurd to think of its being eradicated ; and the abolition of that share of trade carried on by Great Britain is likely to be of very little service . You ...
... trade system , it is supposed , has taken such deep root in Africa that it is absurd to think of its being eradicated ; and the abolition of that share of trade carried on by Great Britain is likely to be of very little service . You ...
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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