Birth of freedom
Opis
Drawn from ancient times through the twentieth century, this inspriring
collection of 300 of the most important documents and speeches of American
History and Western civilization chronicles the birth of freedom. Written
by ancient thinkers and contemporary world peacemakers, these words have
shaped the ideals of freedom, justice, and liberty that are so important
to Americans today. Selections include the words of influential thinkers
throughout history from Socrates to Nelson Mandela, as well as: . Thomas
Paine . Abraham Lincoln . William Wordsworth . John F. Kennedy . Florence
Nightingale . Mary Wollstonecraft . Frederick Douglas