Speeches That Changed the World: The Words and Stories of the Moments That Made History

Collected here are more than 50 of the world's most momentous and insightful speeches, drawn from a vast range of historical eras and from persons of all walks of life. Some speeches--such as Roosevelt's response to the bombing of Pearl Harbor--changed the course of history itself, while others--such as Martin Luther King's talk in Washington, DC--defined an era. Along with a transcript of each speech, a biography of the speaker is provided along with an explanation detailing why each speech was significant and its impact on the world. Evocative and inspiring, this is a fascinating collection of some of the greatest words ever spoken by mankind.