Chambers Book of Speeches

This major new anthology brings together a diverse selection of eloquent, powerful, witty and passionate speeches as given by politicians, monarchs, rebels and intellectuals from ancient times to the present day. Speakers from Arafat to Zola are represented; insightful biographical information is provided for each entry, along with a short introduction explaining the speech's historical context, purpose, techniques and references. Carefully researched and edited, and annotated with illuminating footnotes, "Chambers Book of Speeches" is an invaluable reference tool that makes an ideal companion to "Chambers Dictionary of Quotations."