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Abraham Lincoln, Slavery and the Civil War: Selected Writings and Speeches (Bedford Series in History & Culture)
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Product Description
Letting Lincoln's eloquent voice speak for itself, editor Michael Johnson has collected more than 200 of Lincoln's writings and speeches that illuminate his life and career, from his youth to his entry into Republican politics and through his presidency. Classics like the Kansas Nebraska speech, the Lincoln Douglas Debates, and the Gettysburg Address, along with less familiar writings, such as letters to individual voters, notes to generals on military strategy, and stirring public speeches show the development of Lincoln's thought on free labour, slavery, secession, Civil War and emancipation. Johnson provides historical context by weaving an engaging narrative, judiciously footnoted, around Lincoln's own words, making this volume an accessible collection of Lincoln's writings.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #337100 in Books
- Published on: 2001-02-20
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 358 pages
Editorial Reviews
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"Anyone who would understand the American Civil War needs to understand Abraham Lincoln, and it is hard to imagine a better overview than offered here. This volume presents all of Lincoln's most famous writings and a generous sampling of others, along with lucid commentary and truly helpful documentation. Michael Johnson has given us a clear window into a key episode of American history."
About the Author
MICHAEL P. JOHNSON is Professor of History at Johns Hopkins University. He has written several books on the South in the Civil War.
