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Abraham Lincoln was the greatest writer of the Civil War as well as its greatest political leader. His clear, beautiful, and at times uncompromisingly severe language forever shaped the nation’s
understanding of its most terrible conflict. This volume, along with its companion, Abraham Lincoln: Speeches and Writings 1832–1858, comprises the most comprehensive selection ever published. Over 550 speeches, messages,...
understanding of its most terrible conflict. This volume, along with its companion, Abraham Lincoln: Speeches and Writings 1832–1858, comprises the most comprehensive selection ever published. Over 550 speeches, messages,...
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Abraham lincoln measured the promise—and cost—of American freedom in lucid and extraordinarily moving prose, famous for its native wit, simple dignity of expressions, and peculiarly American flavor. This volume, with its companion, Abraham Lincoln: Speeches and Writing 1859–1865, comprises the most comprehensive selection ever published. over 240 speeches, letters, and drafts take Lincoln from...
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The most essential writings of America’s heroic Civil War president, complete with detailed notes, a chronology of Lincoln’s life and political career, and an introduction by the novelist Gore Vidal.
Ranging from finely honed legal argument to wry and some sometimes savage humor to private correspondence and political rhetoric of unsurpassed grandeur, the writings collected in this volume are at once a literary testament...
Ranging from finely honed legal argument to wry and some sometimes savage humor to private correspondence and political rhetoric of unsurpassed grandeur, the writings collected in this volume are at once a literary testament...
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The sequel to the best-selling Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter follows the offbeat historical experiences of Reconstruction-era vampire Henry Sturges.
"New York Times bestselling author Seth Grahame-Smith returns with the follow-up to Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter--a sweeping, alternate history of 20th Century America as seen through the eyes of vampire Henry Sturges. THE LAST AMERICAN VAMPIRE In Reconstruction-era America, vampire Henry Sturges...
10) Abraham Lincoln
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Presents a short biography on the sixteen president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, and chronicles his childhood, early days as a lawyer in Illinois, and presidency through the Civil War.
12) Abraham Lincoln
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A simple biography of the Illinois lawyer who served the country as president through the difficulties of the Civil War.
13) Abraham Lincoln
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There are some things you might not know about the man responsible for the Emancipation Proclamation. Kids learn about Abraham Lincoln through timelines, quotes, and peculiar facts.
14) Abraham Lincoln
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"Provides comprehensive information on President Abraham Lincoln and places him within his historical and cultural context. Also explored are the formative events of his times and how he responded"--Provided by publisher.
15) Abraham Lincoln
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Profiles the son of a Kentucky farmer who became a lawyer and the sixteenth president of the United States, describing his family life, views towards slavery, and presidency during the Civil War.
16) Abraham Lincoln
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In 1861, the Civil War was a conflict that threatened to permanently divide the United States. Without President Abraham Lincoln's leadership, courage, and determination to maintain the Union, our country may have ceased to exist. From his childhood in Kentucky to his election as president and his outspoken views against slavery, this program chronicles his life through re-enactments and archival photographs.
17) Abraham Lincoln
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A champion of the American Union in its darkest hour, Abraham Lincoln’s unbreakable faith in the United States and his role in ending slavery earn him a place on Mount Rushmore..
18) Abraham Lincoln
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Returning to the historic era of his greatest success, Griffith paid homage to the sixteenth President in this moving drama starring Walter Huston (The treasure of the Sierra Madre). Focusing on Lincoln's personal tragedies, as well as his great accomplishments, Griffith's film depicts the American icon with a sensitivity and grace rivaled only by John Ford's Young Mr. Lincoln.
19) Abraham Lincoln
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Tells the true story of America's iconic 16th president. Across three two-hour episodes, the mini-series immerses viewers into the world and story of Abe before Lincoln. A young man looking to make his mark, who grows into a leader.