Representative British Orations Volume 1 (of 4) by Charles Kendall Adams

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Editor Adams, Charles Kendall, 1835-1902
Title Representative British Orations Volume 1 (of 4)
With Introductions and Explanatory Notes
Note Reading ease score: 55.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "Representative British Orations Volume 1 (of 4)" by Charles Kendall Adams is a historical collection of significant speeches that have shaped British political thought, written in the late 19th century. The work aims to compile notable oratory that represents pivotal moments and ideas in English history, particularly from the 17th to the 19th century. Through the speeches, Adams illustrates the evolution of principles surrounding liberty, democracy, and governance, spotlighting prominent figures like Sir John Eliot, John Pym, and Lord Chatham. The opening of the volume presents a preface by Adams that lays out his intentions in assembling these orations. He highlights the historical context of the speeches, stressing their impact on the development of British political institutions and ideologies. Adams details the importance of figures such as Sir John Eliot, whose speeches during tumultuous times reflect the ongoing struggle between monarchy and parliamentary power, and John Pym, who articulates grievances against King Charles I's reign. The introductory content not only sets the tone for the analysis of the oratory to follow but also underscores the value of historical speeches in understanding contemporary governance and the enduring fight for freedom and representation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Speeches, addresses, etc., English
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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