The Penguin Book of Historic SpeechesBrian MacArthur A companion volume to The Penguin Book of Twentieth Century Speeches, this collection of great oratory stretches across the history of powerful and moving, but most of all, memorable speeches, from classical times to Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. |
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... King effect with all his people , from Lorraine to Spain , against Hastings my predecessor ? What he wanted of France he took , and gave to the King only what he pleased . What he had , he held as long as it suited him , and ...
... King effect with all his people , from Lorraine to Spain , against Hastings my predecessor ? What he wanted of France he took , and gave to the King only what he pleased . What he had , he held as long as it suited him , and ...
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... KING JAMES I 21 March 1609 Kings are justly called Gods ' James VI , King of Scots ( 1566–1625 ) and son of Mary , Queen of Scots , became King James I of England , Scotland and Ireland ... King James I 'Kings are justly called Gods' (1609)
... KING JAMES I 21 March 1609 Kings are justly called Gods ' James VI , King of Scots ( 1566–1625 ) and son of Mary , Queen of Scots , became King James I of England , Scotland and Ireland ... King James I 'Kings are justly called Gods' (1609)
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... king's government in a settled state , and what kings in their original power might do in Individuo vago . As for my part , I thank God , I have ever given good proof , that I never had intention to the contrary . And I am sure to go to ...
... king's government in a settled state , and what kings in their original power might do in Individuo vago . As for my part , I thank God , I have ever given good proof , that I never had intention to the contrary . And I am sure to go to ...
Contents
Moses Thou shalt not c 1250 BC | 3 |
Jesus of Nazareth Blessed are the poor in spirit c 33 | 23 |
John Ball Cast off the yoke of bondage 1381 | 37 |
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