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

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