Lewis, Jon E. (ed.) — The birth of freedom.

New York : Gramercy Books, 2006. Hardcover. Dustjacket. xv, 490 p. ; 23 cm. Edited by Jon E. Lewis. Previously published in 2003 by Carroll & Graf as: A documentary history of human rights. Includes bibliographical references (p. [ 485 ] -490 ). Mailorder only - Alleen verzending mogelijk. Book condition : as new. - An anthology of the events, documents, and speeches that have shaped Western civilization. Drawn from ancient times through the twentieth century, this inspriring collection of 300 of the most important documents and speeches of American History and Western civilization chronicles the birth of freedom. Written by ancient thinkers and contemporary world peacemakers, these words have shaped the ideals of freedom, justice, and liberty that are so important to Americans today. Selections include the words of influential thinkers throughout history from Socrates to Nelson Mandela, as well as : Thomas Paine; Abraham Lincoln; William Wordsworth; John F. Kennedy; Florence Nightingale; Mary Wollstonecraft; Frederick Douglas ISBN 9780517226827.