orators

Chronicles the life of Mary Livermore, focusing on how she became one of the most renowned women of her time and her role in the struggle for women's rights.

Chronicles the life of orator, writer, and actress Anna Elizabeth Dickinson, discussing her childhood, schooling, fierce patriotistm, views on slavery, rise to popularity, and impact on American history in the decades following the Civil War.

Pericles moved his country to complete such works as building the Parthenon, Propylaea, and other projects, ending revolts against Athenian rule, leading Athens into the Peloponnesian War, and more, all while taking on various battles with domestic political rivals.

Learn about Marcus Tullius Cicero, who lived from 106 BCE to 43 BCE, and was a man who wore many hats: Roman statesman, lawyer, scholar, and writer.

Profiles the life of commonsense philosopher and author of the positive thinking movement Dale Carnegie.

Discusses the life and times of the famous Roman statesman and orator, Cicero.

A short biography of ancient Greek orator, Cicero, providing a chronology of his life, timeline, chapter notes, and information on the Roman calendar and Roman Senate.

Examines the life and achievements of Pericles, discussing his role in leading the newly democratic Athenian Empire.