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More copies of this ISBNThe Last Best Hope of Earth: Abraham Lincoln and the Promise of Americaby Mark, Jr. Neely
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Mark E. Neely, Jr., gives us the first compact biography of Abraham Lincoln based on new scholarship. Neely, a Pulitzer prize-winning historian, vividly recaptures the central place of politics in Lincoln's life. Richly illustrated, nuanced and accessible, written with attention to the age in which Lincoln lived, yet ever alert to universal moral questions, this book provides a portrait of Lincoln as an extraordinary man in his own time and ours.
Synopsis:A a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian vividly recaptures the central place of politics in Lincoln's life. Richly illustrated and written with attention to the age in which Lincoln lived, yet ever alert to universal moral questions, this book provides a portrait of Lincoln as an extraordinary man in his own time and ours.
Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. 195-207) and index.
About the AuthorMark E. Neely, Jr., is McCabe-Greer Professor of the History of the Civil War Era, Pennsylvania State University, and the author of a number of books, including his Pulitzer prize-winning The Fate of Liberty: Abraham Lincoln and Civil Liberties.
Table of Contents1. Peculiar Ambition
2. Republican Robe 3. Commander in Chief 4. Emancipation 5. A Free People Conduct a Long War 6. Politics as Usual 7. Fate Notes What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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