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Reviews
"Chris Abbott introduces and pulls together a fascinating gallery of speakers and turning points in recent history... Interesting concept, well executed." New Internationalist
"An interesting selection of speeches... Throughout, Abbott provides a thorough historical context and argues convincingly for the relevance of the ideas expressed." Tim Souster, Financial Times
"An insightful journey through history, bringing together some of the most important speeches influencing humanity. Chris Abbott has woven the political rhetoric within its era and beyond, creating a provocative discussion that moves beyond the mundane classification of good and evil." Ramona Wadi, Red Metaphor
"The choice of speeches is original and unexpected, with the voices of both the powerful and the ordinary person. The analysis and discerning commentary reflects an enormous depth of knowledge, and the writing is thoughtful and reflective but never hectoring. I am full of admiration for this endeavour." Gabrielle Rifkind, Director, Middle East Programme, Oxford Research Group
"21 Speeches is a brilliant idea. Chris Abbott takes some of the most significant speeches of the last one hundred years and frames them in a perceptive analysis, providing a narrative that illuminates many of the most important trends of our times." Professor Paul Rogers, Professor of Peace Studies, University of Bradford
"A unique compilation of catalytic speeches which have reflected or hastened tipping points in global politics. Chris Abbott persuasively demonstrates how these speeches are relevant to some of the biggest choices that face humanity in the 21st century." Dr John Sloboda, Every Casualty and Iraq Body Count
"In this era of information overload and de-personalised mass internet communication, we risk losing sight of the fact that inspired individuals emerge from time to time to turn the course of human history by the sheer force of their ideas and eloquence of their language. Chris Abbott has done a great service in reminding us of of these people and of their continuing relevance for today's world." Rosie Houldsworth, Founder and Director, TalkWorks
"An interesting selection of speeches... Throughout, Abbott provides a thorough historical context and argues convincingly for the relevance of the ideas expressed." Tim Souster, Financial Times
"An insightful journey through history, bringing together some of the most important speeches influencing humanity. Chris Abbott has woven the political rhetoric within its era and beyond, creating a provocative discussion that moves beyond the mundane classification of good and evil." Ramona Wadi, Red Metaphor
"The choice of speeches is original and unexpected, with the voices of both the powerful and the ordinary person. The analysis and discerning commentary reflects an enormous depth of knowledge, and the writing is thoughtful and reflective but never hectoring. I am full of admiration for this endeavour." Gabrielle Rifkind, Director, Middle East Programme, Oxford Research Group
"21 Speeches is a brilliant idea. Chris Abbott takes some of the most significant speeches of the last one hundred years and frames them in a perceptive analysis, providing a narrative that illuminates many of the most important trends of our times." Professor Paul Rogers, Professor of Peace Studies, University of Bradford
"A unique compilation of catalytic speeches which have reflected or hastened tipping points in global politics. Chris Abbott persuasively demonstrates how these speeches are relevant to some of the biggest choices that face humanity in the 21st century." Dr John Sloboda, Every Casualty and Iraq Body Count
"In this era of information overload and de-personalised mass internet communication, we risk losing sight of the fact that inspired individuals emerge from time to time to turn the course of human history by the sheer force of their ideas and eloquence of their language. Chris Abbott has done a great service in reminding us of of these people and of their continuing relevance for today's world." Rosie Houldsworth, Founder and Director, TalkWorks
Press
The Hindu
India, 23 December 2010
Algarve Resident
Portugal, 16 December 2010
New Internationalist
United Kingdom, October 2010
CGA Magazine
United Kingdom, September/October 2010
The Cornishman
United Kingdom, 7 October 2010
Il Sole 24 Ore
Italy, 2 September 2010
Financial Times,
United Kingdom, 23 August 2010
Daily Express
United Kingdom, 22 July 2010
Bradford Telegraph & Argus
United Kingdom, 19 July 2010
India, 23 December 2010
Algarve Resident
Portugal, 16 December 2010
New Internationalist
United Kingdom, October 2010
CGA Magazine
United Kingdom, September/October 2010
The Cornishman
United Kingdom, 7 October 2010
Il Sole 24 Ore
Italy, 2 September 2010
Financial Times,
United Kingdom, 23 August 2010
Daily Express
United Kingdom, 22 July 2010
Bradford Telegraph & Argus
United Kingdom, 19 July 2010
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