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Lincoln, The War President: The Gettysburg Lectures (Gettysburg Civil War Institute Books)
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Americans Interested In History Need To Make The Pilgrimage To Gettysburg, Writes Gabor Boritt In The Acknowledgments. In This Book Seven Historians Make That Journey, Five Of Them Pulitzer Laureates, Looking For Lincoln. Kenneth Stampp Explores The Issue Of National Selfdetermination, Comparing The South'S Struggle For Independence To Others In History (Including The Postsoviets In Eastern Europe). Arthur Schlessinger, Jr. Offers A Provocative Comparison Of How Lincoln And Our Other Outstanding War President, Fdr, Went Beyond The Limits Of The Constitutionand Why. David Brion Davis Focuses On The Moment Of Emancipation. Boritt Traces Lincoln'S Transition From A Strident War Opponent As A Young Man To Resolute War Leader As President. Carl Degler Compares The American Attempt At National Unification With The Unifications Of Italy, Germany, And Other Nations. Robert Bruce Contrasts Premonitions Of Civil War With Lincoln'S Reluctance To Accept War As A Possibility. And James Mcpherson Establishes Once And For All The War President'S Brilliance As A National Strategist. These Outstanding Essaysall But One Published Here For The First Timeoffer A New Understanding Of A Revolutionary Epoch In American History, And Of The Role Of The Leader Who Helped Transform The Nation Forever.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Lincoln, the War President: The Gettysburg Lectures'? A: The book focuses on the insights of seven historians regarding Abraham Lincoln's leadership during the Civil War, exploring themes such as national self-determination, emancipation, and the constitutional limits faced by war presidents.
- Q: Who are the authors contributing to this book? A: The contributors include notable historians like Kenneth Stampp, Arthur Schlesinger Jr., David Brion Davis, Gabor Boritt, Carl Degler, Robert Bruce, and James McPherson.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on May 19, 1994.
- Q: How many pages does 'Lincoln, the War President' contain? A: The book contains a total of 272 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book a new or used item? A: The condition of the book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: What themes does the book explore about Lincoln's presidency? A: The book examines themes such as Lincoln's transformation from war opponent to war leader, the moment of emancipation, and comparisons with other historical leaders like FDR.
- Q: Are the essays in the book previously published? A: All but one of the essays included in the book are published for the first time.
- Q: What is the target audience for this book? A: The book is aimed at Americans interested in history, particularly those who want to understand Lincoln's role during the Civil War.
- Q: Can this book be a resource for academic studies? A: Yes, the essays provide scholarly insights that can be valuable for academic studies on American history and Lincoln's presidency.