Drawing on the latest in Lincoln scholarship, The Political Lincoln: An Encyclopedia—published to coincide with the bicentennial of Lincoln’s birth—uniquely addresses the political aspects of the sixteenth president’s actions, influence, and legacy. Detailed entries present sophisticated yet accessible analysis of Lincoln’s democratic ideas and policies about slavery and emancipation, the emergence of the Republican Party, how Lincoln viewed the Civil War and how the war affected him, the major and minor figures in his life, and much, much more.
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The Political Lincoln: An Encyclopedia Meticulously detailed coverage of the life, politics, and legacy of one of our nation’s most influential presidents
Reviews "The entries are well written and provide a quality image of the subject. Recommended for academic and large public libraries." - Library Journal"This work will benefit academic and large public libraries, especially those with collections on Lincoln and the Civil War." - Booklist "Recommended. Upper-level undergraduates and above; general readers." - Choice "In a year in which many Lincoln reference works are published, this one will add a different dimension to reference collections, and will be particularly valuable for Advanced Placement students." - School Library Journal "A comprehensive overview of the American political, economic, and social landscape during Lincoln’s life.... This work is highly recommended as an introductory reference resource to Lincoln’s life and political legacy." - American Reference Books Annual Bio(s)
Paul Finkelman, Albany Law School Paul Finkelman is President William McKinley Professor of Law and Public Policy at Albany Law School and the author of more than twenty books including the Library of Congress Civil War Desk Reference. Martin J. Hershock, University of Michigan Martin J. Hershock is Associate Professor and Department Chair of History at the University of Michigan-Dearborn and the author of The Paradox of Progress: Economic Change, Individual Enterprise, and Political Culture in Michigan. |