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 22
... fathers , lived among these dangers and machinations of conspiracy ; but somehow or other , the ripeness of all wickedness , and of this long - standing madness and audacity , has come to a head at the time of my consulship . But if ...
... fathers , lived among these dangers and machinations of conspiracy ; but somehow or other , the ripeness of all wickedness , and of this long - standing madness and audacity , has come to a head at the time of my consulship . But if ...
Page 36
... fathers conquer at Paris the King of the Franks in the heart of his kingdom , nor had the King of the Franks any hope of safety until he humbly offered his daughter and possession of the country , which , after you , is called Normandy ...
... fathers conquer at Paris the King of the Franks in the heart of his kingdom , nor had the King of the Franks any hope of safety until he humbly offered his daughter and possession of the country , which , after you , is called Normandy ...
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... fathers led our fathers ; you may lead us if you will go the right way . But , although you have retained your influence with this country longer than any other aristocracy , it has not been by opposing popular opinion , or by setting ...
... fathers led our fathers ; you may lead us if you will go the right way . But , although you have retained your influence with this country longer than any other aristocracy , it has not been by opposing popular opinion , or by setting ...
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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