Talking History

150 years of world-changing speeches

Joan Lennon, Joan Dritsas Haig, Andre Ducci

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Templar Classics
15 February 2022

Politics & government; Children's & Educational; History & the past: general interest (Children's&YA); Social issues: environment & green issues (Children's&YA)

A contemporary introduction to speeches that have changed the world.

From Abraham Lincoln to Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, Nelson Mandela to Greta Thunberg, people have used the power of speech to influence society for centuries. Great speeches have formed milestones in modern history, inspiring and engaging generations on important issues including war, women's rights, climate change and civil rights, and helping to shape the world we live in.

Featuring 17 influential speeches from the past 150 years, Talking History explores the events leading up to each speech, how the spoken word was used to great effect, and the impact it had on the world, presented in graphic novel style to put the reader at the heart of the action. A book to inspire a new generation of thinkers and talkers.

By: Joan Lennon, Joan Dritsas Haig
Illustrated by: Andre Ducci
Imprint: Templar Classics
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 287mm, Width: 224mm, Spine: 17mm
Weight: 615g
ISBN: 9781787417328
ISBN 10: 1787417328
Pages: 80
Publication Date: 15 February 2022
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dr Joan Haig has over ten years of experience in teaching, research and writing in history and the social sciences. Her first middle-grade novel Tiger Skin Rug was published by Cranachan Press in 2020. Dr Joan Lennon's many novels include Silver Skin, set in Neolithic Skara Brae, Orkney, which was shortlisted for the 2017 Scottish Teenage Book Prize. She is currently a Royal Literary Fund Fellow at Dundee University and is a long-standing member of The History Girls blog. Andre Ducci is a Brazilian comic artist based in Italy. He is the author of two books, Fim do Mundo and Grande, published in Brazil and Europe. His works are distinguished by tropical landscapes, scientific illustrations and social themes. Find more of his work at andreducci.art.br and instagram.com/andre_ducci.

Reviews for Talking History: 150 years of world-changing speeches

Haig and Lennon bring into being a beautifully illustrated book, delving into the history of speeches and how they have shaped society through time. * Just Imagine *