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...
summary 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.
- Lucas E. Morel, Clarence Thomas
- 2015
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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- The University Press of Kentucky
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- Thomas L. Krannawitter
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
political experience. Essay collections written by schol-ars from different disciplines some-times challenge readers with distinc-tive keywords and phrases, as well as inconsistencies. Each of these essays stands well alone. As with any collec-tion, some are more interesting and Lincoln and Liberty: Wisdom for the Ages Edited by Lucas E. Morel
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Lincoln & Liberty: Wisdom for the Ages.Edited by Lucas E. Morel. Lexington: University Press of Kentucky, 2014. Pp. 369. For generations, historians have been arguing over which of the founding documents Abraham Lincoln revered more: the Declaration of Independence or the Constitution.
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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