Voices of History: Speeches That Changed the World

A Celebration of the Greatest Speeches in World History and Cultural Life, In this exuberant collection, acclaimed historian Simon Sebag Montefiore takes us on a journey from ancient times to the twenty-first century. Some speeches are heroic and inspiring; some diabolical and atrocious. Some are exquisite and poignant; others cruel and chilling. The speakers themselves vary from empresses and conquerors to rock stars, novelists, and killers. Hear within these pages the voices of Cleopatra ...