Originally published in 1906, this book is a collection of famous speeches from some of the world's greatest orators. The speeches cover a wide range of topics, including politics, culture, and religion, and they span from ancient Greece to the turn of the 20th century. This book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the art of public speaking and the history of rhetoric. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.