Abraham Lincoln and the Road to Emancipation, 1861-1865

Abraham Lincoln and the Road to Emancipation, 1861-1865
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 403
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ISBN-10 : 9781101218709
ISBN-13 : 1101218703
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Book Synopsis Abraham Lincoln and the Road to Emancipation, 1861-1865 by : William K. Klingaman

Download or read book Abraham Lincoln and the Road to Emancipation, 1861-1865 written by William K. Klingaman and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2001-03-19 with total page 403 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this comprehensive account of Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, William K. Klingaman takes a fresh look at what is arguably the most controversial reform in American history. Taking the reader from Lincoln's inauguration through the Civil War to his tragic assassination, it uncovers the complex political and psychological pressures facing Lincoln in his consideration of the slavery question, including his decision to issue the proclamation without consulting any member of his cabinet, and his meticulous attention to every word of the document. The book concludes with a discussion of what the Emancipation Proclamation really meant to four million newly freed blacks and its subsequent impact on race relations in America.


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