The Influence of Rhetoric in the Shaping of Great Britain: From the Roman Invasion to the Early Nineteenth CenturyUniversity of Delaware Press, 1986 - Počet stran: 321 This first history of public speaking in Great Britain traces the development of the ideas, ideals, and institutions that formed the character of the British people and nation. By focusing on critical moments in British history, it examines the role of persuasive leadership and the careers of great leaders, and presents influential speeches in their historical settings. |
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Culture ShapingThe Rhetorical Contribution | 27 |
Drawing TogetherThe Role of Talk | 47 |
A New Idea EmergesThe Balance of Interests | 64 |
New Problems New Solutions The Professionalizing of Rhetoric | 80 |
Crisis and ConfrontationDetermining the Mastery | 104 |
Muddling ThroughRoyalty Restrained | 130 |
Concern for the Little ManReligion and Reform | 187 |
The Rights of EnglishmenDebating the American War | 207 |
Imperialism on TrialThe Indictment of British Rule over India | 234 |
The Specter of JacobinismEffects on the Discussable | 248 |
The Problems of IrelandA Rhetorical Battleground | 264 |
ScotlandA Rhetorical Highland | 283 |
Epilogue | 303 |
Selected Readings | 307 |
ElitismThe Rhetoric of Privilege | 150 |
The People Find a VoiceThe Elder William Pitt | 171 |
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