Speeches that Changed the World: History in the MakingHarperCollins, 1998 - 445 pages Packed with historical figures, this text is as readable summary of 3000 years. From Moses's delivery of the Ten Commandments to Nelson Mandela's Let Freedom Reign, the world has been transformed by memorable speeches. |
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Page 175
... a free govern- ment - the ever favorite object of my heart , and the happy reward , as I trust , of our mutual cares , labors , and dangers . The Eighteenth Century PART IV The Nineteenth Century Thomas Jefferson : 1800 ' 175.
... a free govern- ment - the ever favorite object of my heart , and the happy reward , as I trust , of our mutual cares , labors , and dangers . The Eighteenth Century PART IV The Nineteenth Century Thomas Jefferson : 1800 ' 175.
Page 291
... century , was begun the battle for Individual freedom . The claim that rulers had no right to control the con- sciences of the people was boldly made , and right nobly ... Nineteenth Century the rule , every self must be its subject . 291.
... century , was begun the battle for Individual freedom . The claim that rulers had no right to control the con- sciences of the people was boldly made , and right nobly ... Nineteenth Century the rule , every self must be its subject . 291.
Page 353
... the first who com- prehended within himself all the strength and gentleness , all the majesty and grace of this Republic – Abraham Lincoln . [ Loud - The Nineteenth Century - and continued applause . ] He was the sum 353.
... the first who com- prehended within himself all the strength and gentleness , all the majesty and grace of this Republic – Abraham Lincoln . [ Loud - The Nineteenth Century - and continued applause . ] He was the sum 353.
Contents
Moses The Ten Commandments second millennium BC | 3 |
Socrates Socrates Apology 399 BC | 15 |
Jesus Christ The Beatitudes AD 34 | 29 |
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