When They Go Low We Go High

<p> <strong>A TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR</strong> </p> <p> <strong>‘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</strong> </p> <p> <em>‘By the people for the people’</em> <br/> <em>‘I have the heart and stomach of a king’</em> <br/> <em>‘We shall never surrender’ </em> </p> <p> <strong>The right words at the right time can shape history.</strong> </p> <p>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.</p> <p><em>When They Go Low We Go High</em> is a passionate defence of the power of public speaking and an urgent – and timely – reminder of how words can change the world.</p> <p>‘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</p>