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Exploring Lincoln: Great Historians Reappraise Our Greatest President 1st Edition, Kindle Edition

by Craig L. Symonds (Author, Editor), Frank J. Williams (Author, Editor), Harold Holzer (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
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In these 16 essays, Lincoln scholars offer fresh perspectives and revealing new research on the life and times of America’s greatest president.
 
Ubiquitous and enigmatic, the historical Lincoln, the literary Lincoln, even the cinematic Lincoln have all proved both fascinating and irresistible. Though some 16,000 books have been written about him, there is always more to say, new aspects of his life to consider, new facets of his persona to explore. Exploring Lincoln offers a selection of sixteen enlightening and entertaining papers presented at the Lincoln Forum symposia over the past three years.
 
Shining new light on particular aspects of Lincoln’s life and his tragically abbreviated presidency—from his work on the campaign trail to his fraught relationship with General McClellan to Mary Lincoln’s mental health—Exploring Lincoln presents a compelling snapshot of current Lincoln scholarship and a fascinating window into understanding America’s greatest president.
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  1. ISBN-13
    978-0823265633
  2. Edition
    1st
  3. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  4. Publisher
    Fordham University Press
  5. Publication date
    March 2, 2015
  6. Part of series
    The North's Civil War
  7. Language
    English
  8. File size
    8237 KB
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The rich variety of insights and information on Lincoln and the Civil War served up in this book makes it truly a moveable feast. Some traditional interpretations are confirmed; others are challenged and new perspectives set forth; and all are of unfailing interest. This is a volume to be kept handy on your shelf and consulted again and again.---―James McPherson, Princeton University

This collection of essays about Lincoln and the Civil War was compiled by the aforementioned Holzer, and the historians Craig LO. Symonds and Frank J. Williams. There are some absolute gems here. ― ―Dayton Daily News

This is a veritable feast for Lincoln devotees as astute historians probe Lincoln through many perspectives, with perhaps the most thrilling account being the sensational discovery of a cache of Mary Todd Lincoln’s letters. A must-read for those who want a better understanding of the sixteenth president.---―Anthony S. Pitch, author, “They Have Killed Papa Dead!” The Road to Ford’s Theatre, Abraham Lincoln’s Murder, and the Rage for Vengeance

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This collection of essays about Lincoln and the Civil War was compiled by the aforementioned Holzer, and the historians Craig LO. Symonds and Frank J. Williams. There are some absolute gems here. ― ―Dayton Daily News

The rich variety of insights and information on Lincoln and the Civil War served up in this book makes it truly a moveable feast. Some traditional interpretations are confirmed; others are challenged and new perspectives set forth; and all are of unfailing interest. This is a volume to be kept handy on your shelf and consulted again and again.---―James McPherson, Princeton University

This is a veritable feast for Lincoln devotees as astute historians probe Lincoln through many perspectives, with perhaps the most thrilling account being the sensational discovery of a cache of Mary Todd Lincoln’s letters. A must-read for those who want a better understanding of the sixteenth president.---―Anthony S. Pitch, author, “They Have Killed Papa Dead!” The Road to Ford’s Theatre, Abraham Lincoln’s Murder, and the Rage for Vengeance

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01066HFBY
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Fordham University Press; 1st edition (March 2, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 2, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 8237 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 305 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 10

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
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Guy Priel
5.0 out of 5 stars Great collection
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2016
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I found this a great addition to my collection of Lincoln books. At first I expected a rather dull collection of essays, but found them to be well-written and well-informed. A lot of research went into.this collection and it is worthy of a spot on any shelf.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Holzer' name is a beacon for fresh scholarship and sound writing
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2015
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Harold Holzer....'nuff said. The preeminent Lincoln scholar of our age is the editor in another of the Lincoln Forum essays and it's one gem. Each essay is fresh and they do not delve into the clichè Lincoln us true fans cringe at reading.....
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David Marshall
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2016
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Great book but very expensive. Informative and the reader will learn something. Very over priced so buyer beware.
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B.P. SIMMONETT
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 26, 2015
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Excellent collection of fresh essays looking at America's greatest president from a variety of different angles.
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