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In a landmark work of deep scholarship and insight, Foner gives us a life of Lincoln as it intertwined with slavery, the defining issue of the time and the tragic hallmark of American history. The author demonstrates how Lincoln navigated a dynamic political landscape deftly, moving in measured step... Full description
| Summary: |
In a landmark work of deep scholarship and insight, Foner gives us a life of Lincoln as it intertwined with slavery, the defining issue of the time and the tragic hallmark of American history. The author demonstrates how Lincoln navigated a dynamic political landscape deftly, moving in measured steps, often on a path forged by abolitionists and radicals in his party, and that Lincoln's greatness lay in his capacity for moral and political growth. |
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| Physical Description: |
xxi, 426 p., [16] p. of plates : ill., maps ; 25 cm. |
| Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 349-406) and index. |
| ISBN: |
9780393066180 (hardcover) 0393066185 (hardcover) |
| Author Notes: |
(Bowker Author Biography) |