Words of a Century

Words of a Century
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Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages : 708
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ISBN-10 : IND:30000122542073
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Book Synopsis Words of a Century by : Stephen Lucas

Download or read book Words of a Century written by Stephen Lucas and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2009 with total page 708 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Boldly breaking the mold of previous anthologies, Words of a Century: The Top 100 American Speeches, 1900-1999 contains the complete--and authentic--texts of the best American speeches of the twentieth century as delivered to their immediate audiences. It features a remarkable array of speakers, from Woodrow Wilson, Clarence Darrow, and Carrie Chapman Catt to Martin Luther King, Ronald Reagan, John F. Kennedy, and Barbara Jordan. As diverse in type as they are in subject matter, the speeches open a unique window on the twentieth century, and many continue to resonate in our own time. Each is preceded by a headnote with background on the speaker, the occasion, and the impact of the speech. More than 2,000 annotations identify people, events, and textual references that help bring the speeches to life for today's readers. This exceptional anthology is ideal for courses in rhetoric, political communication, and twentieth century American history, as well as for anyone interested in the artistry and impact of the spoken word.


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