Talking History

Name: Talking History
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781787417328
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150 years of world-changing speeches

By Dr Joan Dritsas Haig and Dr Joan Lennon

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Talking History by Dr Joan Dritsas Haig and Dr Joan Lennon is a children's book that embarks on an engaging journey through time, exploring diverse historical moments and figures. The book invites young readers to understand significant events that shaped our world through a delightful narrative combining facts and storytelling. This journey makes history both educational and captivating for children.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by history and love engaging with stories that bring the past to life in a way that's accessible and exciting for young readers. It offers a creative exploration of historical events and figures, making learning both fun and memorable.

Talking History

150 years of world-changing speeches

150 years of world-changing speeches

Description

A contemporary introduction to speeches that have changed the world.

From Abraham Lincoln to Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, Nelson Mandela to Greta Thunberg, people have used the power of speech to influence society for centuries. Great speeches have formed milestones in modern history, inspiring and engaging generations on important issues including war, women's rights, climate change and civil rights, and helping to shape the world we live in.

Featuring 17 influential speeches from the past 150 years, Talking History explores the events leading up to each speech, how the spoken word was used to great effect, and the impact it had on the world, presented in graphic novel style to put the reader at the heart of the action. A book to inspire a new generation of thinkers and talkers.

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Talking History is widely praised for its stunning illustrations and insightful exploration of how speeches have influenced society over the years.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781787417328

Publisher: Templar Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 20 January 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Templar Publishing

Contributors:

Illustrated by André Ducci

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 224.0mm

Height: 287.0mm

Weight: 615g

Pages: 80

Collections

Biography & Memoir Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Dr Joan Dritsas Haig Dr Joan Lennon

About the Author

Dr Joan Haig has over ten years of experience in teaching, research and writing in history and the social sciences. Her first middle-grade novel Tiger Skin Rug was published by Cranachan Press in 2020.

Dr Joan Lennon's many novels include Silver Skin, set in Neolithic Skara Brae, Orkney, which was shortlisted for the 2017 Scottish Teenage Book Prize. She is currently a Royal Literary Fund Fellow at Dundee University and is a long-standing member of The History Girls blog.

Andre Ducci is a Brazilian comic artist based in Italy. He is the author of two books, Fim do Mundo and Grande, published in Brazil and Europe. His works are distinguished by tropical landscapes, scientific illustrations and social themes. Find more of his work at andreducci.art.br and instagram.com/andre_ducci.