The Penguin Book of Twentieth-Century Speeches

About this book

Whether it was Winston Churchill rousing the British to war Fidel Castro inspiring the Cuban revolution or Bill Clinton defending himself against Monica Lewinsky great speakers have always had the power to stir hearts uphold great ideals and lead nations to new frontiers. This newly revised edition of The Penguin Book of Twentieth Century Speeches includes a new introduction and twenty-nine new selections such as the words spoken by Earl Spencer at Princess Dianas funeral Nelson Mandelas "Let Freedom Sing" speech and Bill Clintons 1998 apology to the American people.