The fiery trial: Abraham Lincoln and American slavery
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New York : W.W. Norton, c2010.
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xxi, 426 pages, [16] pages of plates : ill., maps ; 25 cm.
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In a landmark work of deep scholarship and insight, Foner gives us a life of Lincoln as it intertwined with slavery, the defining issue of the time and the tragic hallmark of American history. The author demonstrates how Lincoln navigated a dynamic political landscape deftly, moving in measured steps, often on a path forged by abolitionists and radicals in his party, and that Lincoln's greatness lay in his capacity for moral and political growth.
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1st ed.
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2800393340664, 9780393066180 (hardcover), 0393066185 (hardcover)
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 349-406) and index.
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In a landmark work of deep scholarship and insight, Foner gives us a life of Lincoln as it intertwined with slavery, the defining issue of the time and the tragic hallmark of American history. The author demonstrates how Lincoln navigated a dynamic political landscape deftly, moving in measured steps, often on a path forged by abolitionists and radicals in his party, and that Lincoln's greatness lay in his capacity for moral and political growth.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Foner, E. (2010). The fiery trial: Abraham Lincoln and American slavery. New York, W.W. Norton.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Foner, Eric. 2010. The Fiery Trial: Abraham Lincoln and American Slavery. New York, W.W. Norton.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Foner, Eric, The Fiery Trial: Abraham Lincoln and American Slavery. New York, W.W. Norton, 2010.
MLA Citation (style guide)Foner, Eric. The Fiery Trial: Abraham Lincoln and American Slavery. New York, W.W. Norton, 2010.
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