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Summary: A collection of over 40 of the most powerful and stirring speeches delivered in the English language over the past 400 years. There are those given in times of war and sorrow along with those dedicated to moments of hope. The speeches are arranged in chronological order. Each speech is prefaced by an introduction and illustrated with an image of the speaker. Speeches included are: Elizabeth I's The Golden Speech, Emmeline Pankhurst in support of the Women's Enfranchisement Bill, Winston Churchill's Blood, toil, tears and sweat, John F Kennedy's Ich bin ein Berliner, Margaret Thatcher's The Lady's not for turning, Nelson Mandela's inaugural address and Barack Obama's election victory speech