Description: AMERICAN SPEECHES Political Oratory from the Revolution to the Civil War Public speeches have profoundly shaped American history and culture, transforming not only our politics but also our language and our sense of national identity. This volume collects the unabridged texts of 45 eloquent and dramatic speeches delivered by 32 American public figures between 1761 and 186s, beginning with James Otis's denunciation of unrestrained searches by British customs officials--hailed by John Adams as the beginning of the American Revolution-and ending with Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address. Rich in literary allusions, vivid imagery, and emotional appeals, political oratory flourished during this period in Congress and at campaign rallies, public meetings and reform conventions and reached a wider audience through newspapers and pamphlets. 101790
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Features: Slip Case
Format: Hardcover
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Topic: Civil War
Book Series: Historical
Vintage: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Ex Libris: No
Edition: Collector's Edition
Language: English
Publication Year: 2006
Book Title: American Speeches Vol. 1
Intended Audience: Adults
Author: Ted Widmer, editor
Original Language: English
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: Library of America
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Genre: Historical, History
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Type: Speeches Civil War
