World's Greatest Speeches

Great speeches in the course of history have not only created history, but also changed history and 75 of those great speeches have been included in this book. These speeches have lifted hearts in dark times, given courage to the weary, hope in despair, inspired brave feats and also honoured the dead. Delivered by kings and queens, presidents and prime minister of great countries, freedom fighters and political leaders of freedom movements from around the world, they cover a wide period from ancient times with speeches of Socrates and Alexander the Great to modern times with speeches of Steve Jobs in 2005 and A P J Abdul Kalam, ex-President of India in 2011. This book is an ever-lasting resource for all who seek the counsel of great mentors who guided men to virtue through these speeches