{"product_id":"9780008235680","title":"When They Go Low, We Go High : Speeches That Shape the World - and Why We Need Them by Philip Collins","description":"A TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR                                `For all those who believe in the politics of principle and hope this a wonderful reminder that they do not always lose. For all those who despair that politics can ever be inspiring again this is a must-read to shake you out of your misery' Paddy Ashdown                                `By the people, for the people'                        `I have the heart and stomach of a king'                        `We shall never surrender'                                 The right words at the right time can shape history.                       By analysing twenty-five of the greatest speeches ever given - delivered by iconic figures from Elizabeth I to John F. Kennedy to Barack Obama - Philip Collins tells the story of democracy. For it is through the finest words spoken in public that progress unfolds.             When They Go Low, We Go High is a passionate defence of the power of public speaking, and an urgent - and timely - reminder of how words can change the world.             `For all those who believe in the politics of principle and hope, this is a wonderful reminder that they do not always lose. For all those who despair that politics can ever be inspiring again, this is a must read to shake you out of your miser' Paddy Ashdown\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback \/ softback","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56221333651829,"sku":"9780008235680","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780008235680.jpg?v=1762191634","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/9780008235680","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}