This landmark work gives us a definitive account of Lincoln's lifelong engagement with the nation's critical issue: American slavery. A master historian, Eric Foner draws Lincoln and the broader history of the period into perfect balance. We see Lincoln, a pragmatic politician grounded in principle, deftly navigating the dynamic politics of antislavery, secession, and civil war. Lincoln's greatness emerges from his capacity for moral and political growth.
- 448 pages
- 16 pages of black-and-white illustrations; 3 maps
- 5.5 x 1.2 x 8.3 inches
- paperback
- by Eric Foner
