In difficult times that would follow in my life, he represented a model of perseverance, and in my early years in Washington he served both as an inspiration and a beacon that highlighted the underlying principles of our country, especially the Declaration of Independence. So, my interest in him has been deeply personal and long-standing.
Since Abraham Lincoln's death, generations of Americans have studied his life, presidency, and leadership, often remaking him into a figure suited to the n...
Jan 20, 2015 · 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 as a political thinker and a practical politician.
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Thomas, emphasize Lincoln’s belief that the Declaration of Indepen-dence defined personal liberty as a sacred right of all people regardless of race, national origin, or individual beliefs. Thomas’s introduction con-nects his personal experiences with Lincoln’s determination to repeal the Kansas-Nebraska Act and repair
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....
Jan 20, 2015 · Hardcover. $40.00 7 Used from $34.00 13 New from $40.00. Essays exploring the sixteenth president’s political philosophy. Generations of Americans have studied Abraham Lincoln’s 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 ...
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Oct 1, 2019 · In this collection of essays by historians, political scientists, and legal scholars, editor Lucas E. Morel takes up the political legacy of Abraham Lincoln's presidency in an intended retort to his modern-day progressive claimants. Though it is more pronounced in certain chapters than others, the volume's unifying theme is its contesting of a recent practice of interpreting Lincoln's career ...