From Abraham Lincoln to Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, from Nelson Mandela to Greta Thunberg, people have used the power of speech to influence society for centuries. Great speeches have marked milestones in modern history, inspiring and engaging generations on important issues, including wars, women's rights, climate change, and civil rights, contributing to the shaping of the world we live in. Featuring 17 influential speeches from the past 150 years, "Talking History" explores the events that led to each speech, how oral rhetoric was used to great effect, and its impact on the world, presented in graphic novel style to place the reader at the center of the action. A publication to inspire a new generation of thinkers and speakers.

Pages: 80, Dimensions: 21.6x21.6cm.