Memories of Lincoln and the Splintering of American Political Thought

by David S Kaufer, Shawn J Parry-Giles, Shawn J. Parry-Giles

Book Overview

In the aftermath of the Civil War, Republicans and Democrats who advocated conflicting visions of American citizenship could agree on one thing: the rhetorical power of Abraham Lincoln's life. This volume examines the debates over his legacy and their impact on America's future.

In the thirty-five years following Lincoln's assassination, acquaintances of Lincoln published their memories of him in newspapers, biographies, and edited collections...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0271078383
• ISBN13: 9780271078380
• Release Date: May 2017
• Publisher: Penn State University Press
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"