What will you learn from this book
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Emancipation Proclamation: Inclusion of Lincoln's monumental executive order that declared the freedom of all enslaved individuals in Confederate-held territory, emphasizing the moral cause of the Civil War.
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Gettysburg Address: An analysis of Lincoln's concise but powerful address delivered at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery in Gettysburg, emphasizing national unity and the principles of democracy.
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Second Inaugural Address: Insights into Lincoln's reflections on the Civil War, reconciliation, and the importance of national unity as expressed in his second inaugural speech.
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House Divided Speech: Examination of Lincoln's famous speech delivered upon accepting the Illinois Republican Party's nomination for U.S. Senate, highlighting his stance against the expansion of slavery.
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Cooper Union Address: Analysis of Lincoln's speech at Cooper Union in New York, where he argued against the extension of slavery into the western territories, presenting a moral and legal case against it.
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Lincoln-Douglas Debates: Selections from the debates between Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas during their Senate campaign, focusing on the issue of slavery.
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First Inaugural Address: Examination of Lincoln's first inaugural speech, where he appealed for unity and sought to avoid conflict between the North and the South.
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Correspondence: Inclusion of letters and correspondence by Lincoln, providing insight into his personal thoughts, political strategies, and relationships.
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Views on Democracy and Liberty: Exploration of Lincoln's views on democracy, liberty, and the preservation of the Union as foundational principles.
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Legacy and Impact: Reflection on Lincoln's enduring legacy and the impact of his leadership during a critical period in American history.
| Language | English |
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| ISBN-10 | 0679737316 |
| ISBN-13 | 9780679737315 |
| No of pages | 515 |
| Font Size | Medium |
| Book Publisher | Vintage Books |
| Published Date | 18 Feb 1992 |
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Ranging from finely honed legal argument to dry and sometimes savage humor to private correspondence and political rhetoric of unsurpassed grandeur, the writings collected in this volume are at once the literary testament of the greatest writer ever to occupy the White House and a documentary history of America in Abraham Lincoln's time. They record Lincoln's campaigns for public office; the evolution of his stand against slavery; his pyrotechnic debates with Stephen Douglas; his conduct of the Civil War; and the great public utterances of his presidency, including the Emancipation Proclamation and the Gettysburg Address.
For the first time, the authoritative editions of works by major American novelists, poets, scholars, and essayists collected in the hardcover volumes of The Library of America are being published singly in a series of handsome paperback books. A distinguished writer has contributed an introduction for each volume, which also includes a chronology of the author's life and career, an essay on the text, and notes.