Abraham Lincoln, Philosopher Statesman
Joseph R. Fornieri
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Description for Abraham Lincoln, Philosopher Statesman
Hardcover. Num Pages: 248 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; HBJK; HBLL; JPHC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 549.
The political genius of Abraham Lincoln remains unequivocal. As a great leader, he saved the Union, presided over the end of slavery, and helped to pave the way for an interracial democracy. In his speeches and letters, he offered enduring wisdom about human equality, democracy, free labour, and free society. This rare combination of theory and practice in politics cemented Lincoln’s legacy as one of the most talented statesmen in American history. Providing an accessible framework for understanding Lincoln’s statesmanship, this thoughtful study examines Lincoln’s political intellect in terms of the traditional moral vision of statecraft as understood by the ... Read more
The political genius of Abraham Lincoln remains unequivocal. As a great leader, he saved the Union, presided over the end of slavery, and helped to pave the way for an interracial democracy. In his speeches and letters, he offered enduring wisdom about human equality, democracy, free labour, and free society. This rare combination of theory and practice in politics cemented Lincoln’s legacy as one of the most talented statesmen in American history. Providing an accessible framework for understanding Lincoln’s statesmanship, this thoughtful study examines Lincoln’s political intellect in terms of the traditional moral vision of statecraft as understood by the ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Southern Illinois University Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
248
Place of Publication
Carbondale, United States
ISBN
9780809333295
SKU
V9780809333295
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About Joseph R. Fornieri
Joseph R. Fornieri is a professor of political science at the Rochester Institute of Technology and the director of the Centre for Statesmanship, Law, and Liberty. He is the author or editor of five books, including Abraham Lincoln’s Political Faith and, with Sara Vaughn Gabbard, Lincoln’s America.
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