The Writings of Abraham Lincoln

by: Steven B. Smith

The Writings of Abraham Lincoln
Author: Steven B. Smith

Publisher: Yale University Press

Series: Rethinking the Western Tradition S.

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Format: Paperback / softback

Publication date: 31 May 2012

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ISBN: 030018123X ISBN 13: 9780300181234

The Writings of Abraham Lincoln by Steven B. Smith

Abraham Lincoln never wrote a book: his ideas are contained in speeches, letters, and various occasional writings. This title shows that Lincoln deserves to be counted among the great political philosophers. Top page

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Abraham Lincoln never wrote a book: his ideas are contained in speeches, letters, and various occasional writings. By bringing these works together into a single anthology, this book shows that Lincoln deserves to be counted among the great political philosophers. In addition to many examples of Lincoln's writings, this volume includes four interpretive essays that will provide an intellectual feast for any reader exploring his complex legacy. Danilo Petranovich looks at Lincoln's conception of the Union and its radically new focus on purging the nation of the problem of slavery. Ralph Lerner reconsiders Lincoln's relation to the American framers and in particular his effort to put the Declaration of Independence on a new foundation. Benjamin Kleinerman examines Lincoln's always controversial views on the scope of executive power during war. And Steven Smith considers the place of religion in Lincoln's political thought through a close reading of his Second Inaugural Address. Top page

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Publisher & Imprint: Yale University Press

City: New Haven

Pages: 384

More info: height 210 mm width 140 mm weight 666 gr thickness 33 mm

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Age recommended: General/trade

Subject Indexing & Classification Dewey:(DC23) 973.7092 Library of Congress Subject: United States - Politics and government - 1845-1861

Departments: Political leaders & leadership;

Record updated at: 16 May, 2013 time: 00:53


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