Great Speeches in History - Civil Rights (hardcover edition) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0737715936 ISBN 13: 9780737715934

Publisher: Greenhaven Press, 2003

Synopsis

From Frederick Douglass to Nelson Mandela, Great Speeches in History: The Civil Rights Movement chronicles the voices that led-and continue to lead--the struggle for civil rights in America. Covering one hundred and fifty years, predating even the Emancipation Proclamation, this anthology includes the speeches of slaves and doctors, men and women, the privileged and the self-made. Although largely of one voice regarding civil rights, radically different ideas, tactics and strategies are presented.

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Grade 9 Up-A collection of the speeches of well-known individuals who participated in or supported the American Civil Rights Movement from early pioneers through the 1960s up until today. Selections from Frederick Douglass, Malcolm X, Fannie Lou Hamer, Jesse Jackson, and Nelson Mandela emphasize the power of oratory to inform, persuade, and make an impact. A foreword and introduction give an overview of the historical background for context. Information on each of the 23 speakers and where the speech was delivered precede each selection.
Janet Woodward, Garfield High School, Seattle, WA
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Edition details

• Publisher: Greenhaven Press
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0737715936
• ISBN 13: 9780737715934
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 238
• Editor: Jill Karson