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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 n...
Jan 20, 2015 · "One of the finest collections I have ever read on Lincoln and his era. Lincoln and Liberty will be an enduring contribution to the scholarship on Lincoln's character, thought, and statesmanship."―Burrus M. Carnahan, author of Act of Justice: Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation and the Law of War "A first-rate collection of diverse authors, each of whom brings a useful perspective the ...
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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 approach to his political thought and practice.
Other chapters reveal how Lincoln upheld the principle of limited government even as he employed unprecedented war powers.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 ...
Nov 10, 2014 · Lucas E. Morel (editor), Clarence Thomas (Introduction) 4.00. 1 rating2 reviews. 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 ...
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Lincoln & Liberty: Wisdom for the Ages Owens, Patricia Ann, PhD. Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society ; Springfield Vol. 108, Iss. 3/4, (Fall 2015/Winter 2016): 410-411.
Lincoln’s understanding of personal liberty. Morel writes in his preface that “our task should not be to remake him in our image but to render an accurate portrait of him in his age.” His contributors seek “to teach subse-quent generations lessons to address the abiding questions that face a free people” (pp. x, ii). All of the essays
