Speeches in world history / [compiled by] Suzanne McIntire ; with additional contribution by William E. Burns.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contains compilation of 200 of th eworld's greatest speeches from ancient times to the present, arranged in chronologcal order and representing more than 50 countries and a variety of topics. Each section roughly corresponds to the eras used in the national world history standards. An introduction to each speech places it in historical context, explaining why it was significant and what happened as aresult, and provides key information on the orator.Famous line sfrom the speeches, sidebars on rhetorical devices, and blacvk-and- white photographs and illustrations complete the text. An appendix gathers helpful tools for analyzing speeches , working with primary sourcedocuments, and preparing for declamation and debate assignments. List of entries are organized by title, by orator, and by nationality, making the information accessible to students.