The World's Great Speeches by Lewis Copeland | L. Lamm [rare books]

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The World’s Great Speeches, edited by Lewis Copeland, Lawrence W. Lamm, and Stephen J. McKenna, is an expansive anthology that spans nearly three millennia of oratory, featuring close to 292 pivotal speeches from around the globe and across eras—ancient Greek declamations to modern addresses by Nelson Mandela, Ronald Reagan, and Václav Havel. Included are classic speeches such as Pericles’ Funeral Oration, William Jennings Bryan’s “Cross of Gold,” Churchill’s “Blood, Sweat and Tears,” Malcolm X’s call for the Black Revolution, Gandhi, and Nixon’s words from the Moon. The fourth enlarged edition (1999) adds 14 important late-20th-century speeches—e.g., Barbara Jordan (1974), Solzhenitsyn (1978), Mandela (1990), Havel (1990), and Earl Spencer (1997)—bringing contemporary depth to the historical sweep. Designed as both educational reference and inspirational resource, the collection offers historical context, quotable passages, and thematic insights—ideal for students, speakers, historians, and anyone moved by the power of words.

About the Editors —
Lewis Copeland and Lawrence W. Lamm were influential editors at Dover Publications who collaborated to compile this monumental collection. Originally published in 1942, the anthology reflects their dedication to making great writing and speaking accessible and meaningful. Copeland, in particular, is credited with editing over 40 books, highlighting his passion for education and public discourse. Together, they curated a diverse array of voices—encompassing statesmen, visionaries, activists, and cultural figures—that shaped public thought and social movements.

Stephen J. McKenna, who joined as editor in the 1999 expanded edition, is an academic whose contributions modernized the collection and introduced relevant speeches from the late 20th century .

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