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100 1 _aAdams, Charles Kendall,
_d1835-1902
245 1 0 _aRepresentative British Orations Volume 2 (of 4) :
_bWith Introductions and Explanatory Notes
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-09-06
508 _aProduced by Larry B. Harrison, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Representative British Orations Volume 2 (of 4)" by Charles Kendall Adams is a collection of significant speeches from British history, likely compiled in the late 19th century. This volume presents orations from prominent figures in British politics, showcasing the eloquence and rhetorical skills that characterized their time. The collection not only highlights key speeches delivered in Parliament but also emphasizes the political and social issues of the day, giving readers a glimpse into the historical context of British governance. The opening of this volume introduces William Pitt the Younger, detailing his early life, education, and emergence as a prominent political figure. It chronicles his aspirations to follow in his father's footsteps as a leading orator, despite battling ongoing health issues. As the narrative unfolds, it highlights his entry into Parliament at a young age, where he quickly distinguishes himself as a compelling speaker. The text sets the stage for Pitt's significant contributions to political discourse and the historic context surrounding pivotal debates, particularly regarding the British stance against Napoleon Bonaparte. Overall, the beginning serves as a foundation for understanding the importance of oratory in shaping political history and policy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSpeeches, addresses, etc., English
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55490
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