Great Irish Speeches

Great Irish Speeches
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Publisher : Quercus Books
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ISBN-10 : 184724887X
ISBN-13 : 9781847248879
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Book Synopsis Great Irish Speeches by : Richard Aldous

Download or read book Great Irish Speeches written by Richard Aldous and published by Quercus Books. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A stirring anthology of 50 speeches""eulogies and damnations, new beginnings and last words, threats of war and demands for peace""that have shaped Irish historyFiftyof the most stirring and memorable speeches in Irish history are collected here""from the political oratories of Charles Stewart Parnell, Michael Collins, and Eamon De Valera to emotive addresses by the nation s celebrated poets, writers, and musicians. All of the included speeches have had a remarkable impact on the course of Irish and world history.The oratorical skills of the greatest names in Irish politics and culture are here: Henry Grattan, Daniel O'Connell, Charles Stewart Parnell, Michael Collins, W. B. Yeats, Eamon de Valera, John F. Kennedy, and Seamus Heaney, to name but a few. Each speech is preceded by an introduction, which places the address in context and underlines its historical significance, as well as an iconic photograph of the speaker. Presented chronologically, the collection provides tremendous insight into Irish history."


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