Great Canadian Speeches: Words that Shaped a Nation
Brian Busby
Aug 2008 · Arcturus Publishing
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About this ebook
Great Canadian Speeches features 50 momentous and powerful speeches in Canadian history, each testament the skilful use of language to inspire political change.
Whether it be Lester Pearson addressing the Royal Canadian Legion during the height of the Flag Debate or Pierre Trudeau's 1980 Referendum speech at the Paul Sauvé Arena, this book brings to life the pivotal moments in the history of Canada.
OTHER SPEECHES INCLUDE:
• Charles de Gaulle's 'Vive le Québec libre' speech
• Louis Riel's trial statement
• Jean Chrétien on the events of September 11, 2001
• Wilfrid Laurier on the death of John A. Macdonald
Whether it be Lester Pearson addressing the Royal Canadian Legion during the height of the Flag Debate or Pierre Trudeau's 1980 Referendum speech at the Paul Sauvé Arena, this book brings to life the pivotal moments in the history of Canada.
OTHER SPEECHES INCLUDE:
• Charles de Gaulle's 'Vive le Québec libre' speech
• Louis Riel's trial statement
• Jean Chrétien on the events of September 11, 2001
• Wilfrid Laurier on the death of John A. Macdonald
About the author
The collection of speeches is edited by Brian Busby, anthologist of six previous literary volumes including In Flanders Fields and Other Poems of the First World War and Poetry of the Civil War. Originally from Montreal, he lives with his wife and daughter in St Marys, Ontario.
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