Lincoln and Race

by Richard Striner

Book Overview

Named on the 2013 list of University Press Books for Public and Secondary Schools

Abraham Lincoln is known as the Great Emancipator, yet his personal views on race have long been debated. Since his death, his legend has been shadowed by the mystery of his true stance toward non-whites. While Lincoln took many actions to fight slavery throughout his political career, his famously crafted speeches can be interpreted in different ways:...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0809330776
• ISBN13: 9780809330775
• Release Date: April 2012
• Publisher: Southern Illinois University Press
• Length: 118 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.1" x 8.1"