Landmarks of Liberty: The Growth of American Political Ideals as Recorded in Speeches from Otis to Hughes (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781432615871)

""Landmarks of Liberty"" is a comprehensive collection of speeches by American political leaders, spanning from the colonial era to the early 20th century. The book is divided into five sections, each representing a different period in American history and highlighting the political ideals that were prevalent during that time. The speeches included in the book cover a wide range of topics, including the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the Progressive Era. The book is edited by Robert P. St. John, who provides historical context and analysis for each speech. ""Landmarks of Liberty"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history and political thought.1920. The editors have compiled what they consider to be the great speeches that had an important influence on the growth of American political ideals. Some of the orators whose speeches are contained in this volume include: James Otis, Edmund Burke, Daniel Webster; Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson and others.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Robert P. St John
ISBN-10: 1432615874
ISBN-13: 9781432615871
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/26/2004
Pages: 356
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.52lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.94d