British Eloquence V3 (1884)

von Charles Kendall Adams

400 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

British Eloquence V3 (1884) is a book written by Charles Kendall Adams. It is a collection of speeches and writings of some of the most prominent British orators and writers of the 18th and 19th centuries. The book is divided into three volumes, with each volume containing a selection of speeches and writings from different periods in British history. The first volume covers the period from the reign of Queen Anne to the end of the 18th century. It includes speeches by notable figures such as Edmund Burke, Samuel Johnson, and William Pitt the Younger. The second volume covers the early 19th century and includes speeches by William Wilberforce, Thomas Babington Macaulay, and Robert Peel. The third volume covers the mid to late 19th century and includes speeches by Benjamin Disraeli, William Ewart Gladstone, and John Bright.The book provides a comprehensive look at the development of British eloquence over the centuries and highlights the importance of oratory in British politics and society. It also provides insight into the major political and social issues of the time and how they were addressed by the orators and writers of the period.Overall, British Eloquence V3 (1884) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in British history, politics, and literature. It offers a unique perspective on the role of oratory in British society and provides a fascinating glimpse into the minds of some of the most influential British thinkers and leaders of the past.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Anthologien (nicht Lyrik)
• ISBN: 9781436793018
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 29.06.2008
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC