From his statement during the Rivonia Trial to his speeches as president of South Africa and thereafter, Nelson Mandela has used the power of words as an important weapon in his fight against discrimination and injustice. This collection, which marks the twentieth anniversary of Mandela's release from prison in February 1990, explores how his electrifying speeches and impressive rhetoric helped bring about social and political change in South Africa, through, among other things, the dismantling of the apartheid system. Throughout his lifetime, Mandela has spoken and written about such issues as global warming, HIV/AIDS, human rights, racism and discrimination, and women's rights, and some of these are showcased in 'Let Freedom Reign'. In this title, author Henry Russell analyses the linguistic features, content and context of Mandela's speeches, revealing the oratory skill behind this great man's most inspiring words.