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Daniel Webster and the Oratory of Civil Religion
Craig R. Smith
Daniel Webster and the Oratory of Civil Religion
Craig R. Smith
Daniel Webster (1782-1852) was a statesman and lawyer who embodied the golden age of oratory in America; mastering each of the major genres of public speaking of the time. This study examines Webster's career and how his great speeches and created a ""civil religion"" that moved citizens to true romantic patriotism.
304 pages, illustrations, bibliography, index
Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
Released | January 30, 2005 |
ISBN13 | 9780826215420 |
Publishers | University of Missouri Press |
Pages | 304 |
Dimensions | 156 × 235 × 26 mm · 576 g |
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