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We Cannot Escape History:

Lincoln and the Last Best Hope of Earth

ISBN-13: 9780252069819
Publisher: UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS PRESS
Imprint: UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS PRESS
Edited by James M. McPherson
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Local release date: 16/04/2001
Format: Paperback 184 pages Weight: 0g
Categories: History of the Americas [HBJK]

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Google Preview: A who's who of Lincoln scholars explores why Lincoln considered the Union the ''last best hope of earth'' and how his words and deeds have continued to shape the nation through modern times. Focusing on Lincoln's view of American history and his legacy for the United States and the world, this volume demonstrates the complexity of the problems Lincoln faced and the genius of his leadership in preserving the nation while purging it of slavery.''This group of distinguished scholars, brought together by James McPherson, demonstrates the utility of looking at old problems anew. . . . ''We Cannot Escape History'' is a valuable book for students of American politics and the Civil War.''--Wallace T. Hettle, Georgia Historical Quarterly ''[A] briskly readable inspection of current concerns in the field [ranging] broadly from standard views of familiar topics to innovative explorations.''--John Y. Simon, American Historical Review ''[These essays] open many new perspectives on Lincoln's thoughts about slavery, nationalism, democracy, equality, war, and peace. . . . [A] fine set of essays.''--Robert J. Havlik, H-Net Book Reviews; ''[A] briskly readable inspection of current concerns in the field [ranging] broadly from standard views of familiar topics to innovative explorations.'' -- John Y. Simon, American Historical Review ''This group of distinguished scholars, brought together by James McPherson, demonstrates the utility of looking at old problems anew... We Cannot Escape History is a valuable book for students of American politics and the Civil War.'' -- Wallace T. Hettle, Georgia Historical Quarterly ''[These essays] open many new perspectives on Lincoln's thoughts about slavery, nationalism, democracy, equality, war, and peace... [A] fine set of essays.'' -- Robert J. Havlik, H-Net Book Reviews ''Uniformly excellent ... this collection's variety should sate readers with an unslakable thirst for Lincoln and tempt former tipplers at the always flowing Lincolniana biblio-tap.'' -- Booklist; Google Preview content

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We Cannot Escape History:

Lincoln and the Last Best Hope of Earth