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Product details
- ISBN 9780252069819
- Weight: 286g
- Dimensions: 152 x 229mm
- Publication Date: 13 Feb 2001
- Publisher: University of Illinois Press
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Paperback
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A classic collection examining Lincoln's commitment to preserving a union, free of slavery
A who's who of Lincoln scholars explores why Lincoln considered the Union the "last best hope of earth" and how his words and deeds have continued to shape the nation through modern times. Focusing on Lincoln's view of American history and his legacy for the United States and the world, this volume demonstrates the complexity of the problems Lincoln faced and the genius of his leadership in preserving the nation while purging it of slavery.
A who's who of Lincoln scholars explores why Lincoln considered the Union the "last best hope of earth" and how his words and deeds have continued to shape the nation through modern times. Focusing on Lincoln's view of American history and his legacy for the United States and the world, this volume demonstrates the complexity of the problems Lincoln faced and the genius of his leadership in preserving the nation while purging it of slavery.
James M. McPherson, a professor of history at Princeton University, is the author of numerous books on the Civil War era, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning Battle Cry of Freedom.
