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American Biographical History Series). The many sides of Abraham Lincoln-war leader, humorist, commander in chief, politician, and emancipator-are vividly depicted in this concise and fresh look at his presidential years. Pivotal events, decisions, and issues in Lincoln’s private and public life are scrutinized and explained clearly by noted historian James A. Rawley.

Part of the American Biographical History Series Series). Pivotal events, decisions, and issues in Lincoln's private and public life are scrutinized and explained clearly by noted historian James A.

James A. Rawley (died November 29, 2005) was professor of history emeritus at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln

James A. Rawley (died November 29, 2005) was professor of history emeritus at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. He was a specialist in the American Civil War, American race-relations and the life of Abraham Lincoln. His The Transatlantic Slave Trade: A History (1981) was updated by Stephen D. Behrendt in 2005

Find nearly any book by James A Rawley. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers

Find nearly any book by James A Rawley. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Lincoln and Civil War (American Problem Studies). ISBN 9780030790652 (978-0-03-079065-2) Softcover, Holt,Rinehart & Winston of Canada Ltd, 1969. Find signed collectible books: 'Lincoln and Civil War (American Problem Studies)'.

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ABRAHAM LINCOLN was the only president in American history whose entire .

ABRAHAM LINCOLN was the only president in American history whose entire administration was bounded by war. On the day he took office the first document placed on his desk was a letter from Maj. Robert Anderson at Fort Sumter, informing him that the garrison there must be withdrawn or resupplied at the risk of wa. He looked back on another war, which had given birth to the nation that now seemed in danger of perishing from the earth. Lincoln possessed a keen analytical mind, however, and a fierce determination to master any subject to which he applied himself. This determination went back to his childhood.

the American Enlightenment, the rise of liberalism and A History of Western Political Thought. In this history of American literature, I have tried to be responsive to the immense changes A History. 94 MB·698 Downloads·New! ride through more than five hundred years of American history. In this newly revised, expanded. A History of American Literature. The Gilded Age & Progressive Era: A Student Companion (Oxford Student Companions to American. 24 MB·1,146 Downloads·New!

Abraham Lincoln and a Nation Worth Fighting For. James A. 2nd ed. Lincoln: University of Nebraska Press, 2003.

Abraham Lincoln and a Nation Worth Fighting For. Pp. xiii, 240. More than half a century after David Herbert 1 Donald noted the tendency of Americans to "get right with Lincoln," scholars still are trying to get right with him-and to get him right. No American has been the subject of more writing, whether the author is dealing with Lincoln's life, times, or a combination of both.

Abraham Lincoln's position on slavery is one of the most discussed aspects of his life. Lincoln often expressed moral opposition to slavery in public and private

Abraham Lincoln's position on slavery is one of the most discussed aspects of his life. Lincoln often expressed moral opposition to slavery in public and private. If slavery is not wrong, nothing is wrong", he stated in a now-famous quote. I can not remember when I did not so think, and feel.

James McPherson has emerged as one of America's finest historians

James McPherson has emerged as one of America's finest historians. The Civil War was the single most transforming and defining experience in American history, and Abraham Lincoln remains the most important figure in the pantheon of our mythology.