American Speeches Vol. 1 (Loa #166): Political Oratory from the Revolution to the Civil War

by Ted Widmer

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Public speeches have profoundly shaped American history and culture, transforming not only our politics but also our language and our sense of national identity. This volume (the first of an unprecedented two-volume collection) gathers the unabridged texts of 45 eloquent and dramatic American speeches delivered by 32 American public figures between 1761 and 1865, beginning with James Otis's denunciation of unrestrained searches by British customs...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:1931082979

ISBN13:9781931082976

Release Date:October 2006

Publisher:Library of America

Length:850 Pages

Weight:1.22 lbs.

Dimensions:1.1" x 5.4" x 8.1"

Age Range:18 years and up

Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher

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Commentary & Opinion Executive Branch History Politics & Government

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