Grosse Reden des 20. und 21. Jahrhunderts

In homes around the world, there are now millions of people listening and watching via the internet, radio and television. They are mesmerised by the charismatic language, the moral acuity, the tireless passion and commitment of the speaker who dedicates his entire being to the cause he believes in. Many who lose their lives (Kennedy, Luther King, Malcolm X and Allende, ousted by Pinochet, but also the little-known Sankara), others who spend decades in prison, like Nelson Mandela. Discover over 30 charismatic speeches from 1945 to the present day in this volume. The speakers - passionate politicians, successful scientists, spiritual leaders, courageous citizens - are also pictured.