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 170
... France is filled with citizens . Would we be free ? If we no longer desire it , let us perish , for we have all sworn it . If we wish it , let all march to defend our independence . Your enemies are making their last efforts . Pitt ...
... France is filled with citizens . Would we be free ? If we no longer desire it , let us perish , for we have all sworn it . If we wish it , let all march to defend our independence . Your enemies are making their last efforts . Pitt ...
Page 190
... France , which extends disquiet and fermentation through Europe , it would be worse , indeed , if we attributed to the nation of France that which is to be attributed only to the unwarranted and usurped authority which involves them in ...
... France , which extends disquiet and fermentation through Europe , it would be worse , indeed , if we attributed to the nation of France that which is to be attributed only to the unwarranted and usurped authority which involves them in ...
Page 482
... France or whether the French resistance will be prolonged , both in France and in the French Empire overseas . The French government will be throwing away great opportuni- ties and casting adrift their future if they do not continue the ...
... France or whether the French resistance will be prolonged , both in France and in the French Empire overseas . The French government will be throwing away great opportuni- ties and casting adrift their future if they do not continue the ...
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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