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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
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- Hardcover
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...
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...
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...
Nov 10, 2014 · 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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Introduction: Lincoln, Dred Scott, and the preservation of liberty / Clarence Thomas -- Part I. Lincoln's character -- "The great invention of the world": Lincoln and literature / Fred Kaplan -- Lincoln, Shakespeare, and tyranny / John Channing Briggs -- Lincoln and race / Michael Burlingame -- Learning to love Lincoln: Frederick Douglass's ...
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...
