Talking history
Haig, Joan2022
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A contemporary introduction to speeches that have changed the world. From Abraham Lincoln to Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, Nelson Mandela to Greta Thunberg, people have used the power of speech to influence society for centuries. Great speeches have formed milestones in modern history, inspiring and engaging generations on important issues including war, women's rights, climate change and civil rights, and helping to shape the world we live in. Featuring 17 influential speeches from the past 150 years, Talking History explores the events leading up to each speech, how the spoken word was used to great effect, and the impact it had on the world, presented in graphic novel style to put the reader at the heart of the action. A book to inspire a new generation of thinkers and talkers.
Main title:
Talking history / Joan Haig and Joan Lennon ; illustrated by André Ducci.
Author:
Imprint:
Dorking : Templar Publishing, 2022.©2022
Collation:
75 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm.
Notes:
"150 years of speakers and speeches" -- Front cover.
Audience:
9-11 years old.
ISBN:
9781787417328 (pbk)9781787417328
Dewey class:
808.85808
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
501613
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Library | Junior Non-Fiction Language & Literature | J 808 HAI | Available |