This is a unique collection of quotation arranged chronologically from earliest times to the present day. Many of these have been selected for their historical interest - that is for the light they throw on some important events or figures, or on some attitude current the time. But, many well-known, and not so well-known literally quotations, witty remarks, etc., have also been included. Each chapter of the book is a historical period and begins with a short introductory article on the period.
You will find the book useful in a number of ways:
To find quotations about events or things said in a year.
To follow a period of history from what was said at the time.
To compare the way that attitudes have changed to certain issues (or, how they have not changed).
To trace the sources of a known quotation.
To find quotation by particular people. The name index has the same reference system as the keyword index.
