A memorable anthology of 50 speeches that have shaped Irish history.

This compilation brings together a selection of speeches, sermons and addresses from some of Ireland's greatest statesmen and women over the last 1,000 years. They are arranged in chronological order, with an introduction giving the background to each one.

"Crime narratives provide one of the most vivid means of accessing the reality of life and criminality in the early modern period. With an extended introduction setting the narratives in their social, national and international context, this collection should appeal as much to students of law, crime and society, as to those with an interest in the history of printing, publishing, language and reading."--BOOK JACKET.

"Let each know that for each the body, the mind and the soul have been freed to fulfill themselves." These powerful words, spoken by Nelson Mandela in his inaugural address as the new president of South Africa, are taken from just one of the forty important and thought-provoking speeches in this collection. Ranging from 1945 to the present day, they provide an important insight into the modern world. Inspirational speeches by Winston Churchill, Mikhail Gorbachev, Martin Luther King, Barack Obama and many others are supplemented with biographies of each speaker, as well an exploration of their words' significance and an historical account of the consequences of their oratory. This is a history of the recent and contemporary world told through the speeches that shaped it.

The most important speeches of America's "Great Communicator": Here, in his own words, is the record of Ronald Reagan's remarkable political career and historic eight-year presidency.

The latest book in the Gill Books series of important topics tackled by experts, this engaging guide demystifies political systems, elections, voting, and government, and explores issues including human rights, freedom of speech, and fake news.

The Great Irish Speeches audio pack offers genuine historical recordings from the last 70 years of the most stirring and memorable speeches that have shaped Irish history. The CD is accompanied by an illustrated book, containing the transcripts of these and over 30 other momentous orations from throughout history. 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 book and CD together provide tremendous insight into Irish and world history. Includes the following speeches: • Éamon de Valera 'That Ireland which we dreamed of.' • Éamon de Valera 'The abuse of a people who have done him no wrong.' • John F. Kennedy 'Ireland's hour has come.' • Jack Lynch 'The Irish government can no longer stand by.' • Liam Cosgrave 'Mongrel foxes.' • Charles J. Haughey 'We are living away beyond our means.' • Joe Connolly 'People of Galway - we love you.' • John Hume 'Sit down and negotiate our future with us.' • Mary Robinson 'Come dance with me in Ireland.' • Máire Geoghegan-Quinn 'A necessary development of human rights.' • Séamus Heaney 'The achievement of Irish poets.' • David Trimble 'A cold house for Catholics.' • Joe Higgins 'Ansbacher Man.' • Gerry Adams 'Now there is an alternative.' • Ian Paisley 'A Northern Ireland in which all can live together in peace.' • Bertie Ahern 'This is what Ireland can give to the world.'

Great Irish Speeches charts the changes in twentieth century Ireland through the speeches of those who shaped its destiny at home and abroad. Every major event, North and South is introduced and then described through the oratory of a contemporary leader. The subjects covered include the First World War, the Easter Rising, the War of Independence, the Civil War and the Second World War. Threaded throughout the book is the influence of the Catholic Church, the aspirations of nationalists and unionists in the North, and the way that others see us - from Winston Churchill to John F. Kennedy and Pope John Paul II.