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Our Lincoln: New Perspectives on Lincoln and His World

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Our Lincoln: New Perspectives on Lincoln and His World

"Exhilarating . . . strikes a balance between the personal and the abstract."â€•Edward Rothstein, New York Times
â€œThese eloquent, compelling essays show why Lincoln was a man of his time and a man for all time. There is no better introduction to the complexities of his life and to why he still holds a spell over America and the world.â€â€•Library Journal

Among these original essays by prize-winning historians, James M. McPherson examines Lincolnâ€™s deft navigation of the crosscurrents of politics and wartime strategy. Sean Wilentz elegantly explores Lincolnâ€™s debt to the democratic political tradition of Jefferson and Jackson. Eric Foner examines Lincolnâ€™s controversial position on the movement to colonize emancipated slaves outside the United States. James Oakes explores Lincolnâ€™s views on the rights of African Americans. There are also brilliant essays on Lincoln and civil liberties, and on his literary style, religious beliefs, and family life. 10 illustrations
Country USA
Brand W. W. Norton & Company
Manufacturer W. W. Norton & Company
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780393337051
ReleaseDate 2009-11-16
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9780393337051

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