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Since Abraham Lincoln's death, generations of Americans have studied his life, presidency, and leadership, often remaking him into a figure suited to the needs and interests of their own time. This illuminating volume takes a different approach to his political thought and practice.
Jan 20, 2015 · Hardcover – January 20, 2015. Since Abraham Lincoln's death, generations of Americans have studied his life, presidency, and leadership, often remaking him into a figure suited to the needs and interests of their own time. This illuminating volume takes a different approach to his political thought and practice.
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- The University Press of Kentucky
- $40
- Hardcover
In Lincoln and Liberty, Lucas E. Morel has assembled fourteen essays and organized them into four thematic sections written by scholars from various academic disciplines with a particular interest in Abraham Lincoln’s understanding of personal liberty. Morel writes in his preface that “our task should not be to remake
Featuring contributions from leading scholars such as Michael Burlingame, Allen C. Guelzo, Fred Kaplan, and Matthew Pinsker, this innovative collection presents fresh perspectives on Lincoln both...
Lincoln and Liberty: Wisdom for the Ages; Book; edited by Lucas E. Morel introduction by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas 2015; Published by: The University Press of Kentucky
- Lucas E. Morel, Clarence Thomas
- 2015
This is not a quick review of Lincolns life-this is a volume of deep, thought-provoking essays sure to challenge any student of Lincoln. In the preface, Morel asserts that what most appeals to us about Lincoln is his ability to change; his capacity for growth. Lincoln must be...
In his introduction, Justice Clarence Thomas discusses how Lincoln used the ideological and structural underpinnings of those founding documents to defeat slavery and secure the liberties that the Republic was established to protect.
