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Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great, Volume 7 Little Journeys to the Homes of Eminent Orators

By Elbert Hubbard

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Travel through time to discover the lives and legacies of history's greatest speakers, where power, love, and wisdom intertwine.

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2007-12-07
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"Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great, Volume 7" by Elbert Hubbard is a series of early 1900s essays spotlighting history's most influential speakers. The book looks at figures such as Pericles and Mark Antony, examining their lives and their lasting effect on the world. Beginning with Pericles, the writer reflects on his life and the wisdom he left behind, exploring Pericles' impact on democracy, his support for the arts, and his connection to Aspasia, blending history with philosophical ideas. The book's opening touches on themes of love, power, and responsibility.

About the Author

Elbert Green Hubbard was an American writer, publisher, artist, and philosopher. Raised in Hudson, Illinois, he had early success as a traveling salesman for the Larkin Soap Company. Hubbard is known best as the founder of the Roycroft artisan community in East Aurora, New York, an influential exponent of the Arts and Crafts movement.

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