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Words Like Loaded Pistols: Rhetoric From Aristotle To Obama

Words Like Loaded Pistols: Rhetoric From Aristotle To Obama

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In Words Like Loaded Pistols, Sam Leith traces the art of persuasion, beginning in ancient Syracuse and taking us on detours as varied and fascinating as Elizabethan England, Milton's Satanic Realm, the Springfield of Abraham Lincoln, and the Springfield of Homer Simpson. He explains how language has been used by the great heroes of rhetoric (such as Cicero and Martin Luther King Jr.), as well as some villains (like Adolf Hitler and Richard Nixon).

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ISBN13: 9780465096190
ISBN10: 0465096190
Language: English
Publisher: Basic Books
Publication Year: 2016
Format: Paperback

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    Explores the power of persuasion through history and rhetoric.

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    If you're interested in how words can sway minds and shape history, this book offers a captivating journey from ancient rhetoric to modern political speech. Leith’s engaging storytelling reveals the strategies behind some of the most influential speeches and speeches, making it a compelling read for anyone who loves language and power.

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