Great Canadian Speeches
Auteur : Brian Busby
Date de publication : 2008-08-01
Éditeur : Arcturus Publishing
Nombre de pages : 208
Résumé du livre
Great Canadian Speeches features 50 momentous and powerful speeches in Canadian history, each testament the skilful use of language to inspire political change.
Whether it be Lester Pearson addressing the Royal Canadian Legion during the height of the Flag Debate or Pierre Trudeau's 1980 Referendum speech at the Paul Sauvé Arena, this book brings to life the pivotal moments in the history of Canada.
OTHER SPEECHES INCLUDE:
• Charles de Gaulle's 'Vive le Québec libre' speech
• Louis Riel's trial statement
• Jean Chrétien on the events of September 11, 2001
• Wilfrid Laurier on the death of John A. Macdonald