2024 the best book on lincoln review
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This new volume in the Best American History Essays series brings together classic writing from top American historians on one of our greatest presidents. Ranging from incisive assessments of his political leadership, to explorations of his enigmatic character, to reflections on the mythos that has become inseparable from the man, each of these contributions expands our understanding of Abraham Lincoln and shows why he has been such an object of enduring fascination.Contributions include:* James McPherson on Lincoln the military strategist* Richard Hofstadter on the Lincoln legend* Edmund Wilson on his contribution to American letters* John Hope Franklinon the Emancipation Proclamation* James Horton on Lincoln and race* David M. Potter on the secession* Richard Current on Lincoln's political genius* Mark Neely on Lincoln and civil liberties.
Publisher : Palgrave Macmillan; 2009th edition (February 13, 2009)
Language : English
Paperback : 269 pages
ISBN-10 : 0230609147
ISBN-13 : 978-0230609143
Item Weight : 10.9 ounces
Dimensions : 9.22 x 6.28 x 0.71 inches
Reviewer: J. Davis
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Collection of terrific essays
Review: Any history buff or Abe Lincoln fan should get this book right away. (Anyone who sees my reviews on Amazon will know I do not lavish praise cheaply). All of the essays (eleven total)are well-written and thought-provoking. Everything, from the Republicans' refusal to compromise on slavery in 1860 to the depths of Lincoln's actual anti-slavery feelings, is explored. Even the essay on the Lincolns' marriage, which I was going to skip, was well worth reading. James McPherson's essay, as will not surprise anyone who has read Battle Cry of Freedom, is excellent. (If you haven't read it, what are you waiting for?) The only dilemma I had was in deciding which essay was the best. I'll leave that to the reader