Description

Despite the voluminous literature on the central figure in American history, no other book in the field of political science compares to Lincolns American Dream. It addresses comprehensively the overarching themes of Lincolns political thought and leadership through provocative and divergent interpretations from leading scholars. Each chapter is devoted to one of these major themes about Lincoln:

The Declaration and equality

Political ambition

Race and slavery

His democratic political leadership

Executive power

Religion and politics

The Union and the role of the state

The books thirty-three contributors include such respected Lincoln scholars and political commentators as Harry V. Jaffa, Stephen B. Oates, Mark E. Neely, Richard C. Current, Herman Belz, and Frank J. Williams.

With an introduction by Kenneth L. Deutsch and Joseph R. Fornieri, Lincolns American Dream will be of enduring interest to scholars, students, teachers, and Lincoln aficionados alike and will attract interest in the fields of American history, leadership, religion and culture, American studies, and African-American studies.

Author: Kenneth L. Deutsch
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Potomac Books
Published: 09/01/2005
Pages: 512
Weight: 1.68lbs
Size: 8.92h x 6.06w x 1.46d
ISBN: 9781574885897
Language: English