Great Scottish Speeches

New Edition

David Torrance editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Luath Press Ltd

Published:30th May '24

£10.99

This title is due to be published on 30th May, and will be despatched as soon as possible.

Great Scottish Speeches cover

What makes a speech great?

In this second volume of Great Scottish Speeches, more than 60 speeches made by Scots or by others in Scotland have been drawn together, not necessarily for their heart-stopping eloquence (although many have that), but as a testament to their enduring historical significance. These speeches each provide a snapshot of the social, cultural or political context in which they were made, a celebration of the power of great oratory across the ages.

As you fight for fairness, you will always find in me a friend, a partner and a brother. Gordon Brown

O sister, rule your realm in peace; I give up every claim to these domains. Mary Queen of Scots

Such in my opinion is the true gospel concerning wealth, obedience to which is destined someday to solve the problems of the rich and the poor. Andrew Carnegie

Vote, Jock. Vote, Sweaty Sock. Talk properly. Alan Bissett

ISBN: 9781913025250

Dimensions: 226mm x 164mm x 22mm

Weight: 430g

192 pages

2nd edition