Despite the voluminous literature on the central figure in American history, no other book in the field of political science compares to Lincoln's American Dream . It addresses comprehensively the overarching themes of Lincoln's political thought and leadership through provocative and divergent interpretations from leading scholars. Each chapter is devoted to one of these major themes about Lincoln:- The Declaration and equality
- Political ambition
- Race and slavery
- His democratic political leadership
- Executive power
- Religion and politics
- The Union and the role of the state
The book's thirty-three contributors include such respected Lincoln scholars and political commentators as Harry V. Jaffa, Stephen B. Oates, Mark E. Neely, Richard C. Current, Herman Belz, and Frank J. Williams.
With an introduction by Kenneth L. Deutsch and Joseph R. Fornieri, Lincoln's American Dream will be of enduring interest to scholars, students, teachers, and Lincoln aficionados alike and will attract interest in the fields of American history, leadership, religion and culture, American studies, and African-American studies.

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1st ed., Washington, D.C, District of Columbia, 2005

United States, United States of America

First edition, Washington, D.C, 2005

1st edition, Washington, D.C, 2005

First Edition, US, 2005

September 8, 2005

Dulles, 2005

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Despite the voluminous literature on Abraham Lincoln, no other book in the field of political science is comparable to Lincoln's American Dream. This unique collection of provocative essays by leading scholars addresses comprehensively the overarching themes of Lincoln's political thought, leadership, and legacy. Each chapter is devoted to one of these major themes about Lincoln: The Declaration and equality, Political ambition, Race and slavery, Democratic political leadership, Executive power, Religion and politics, The Union and the role of the state.In each case, fundamental questions of American public philosophy, civil theology, morality, political leadership, and democratic self-government are addressed. Though he preserved the Union and is consistently rated as America's greatest president, Lincoln's extraordinary legacy is by no means uncontested. Today it remains a subject of controversy. The debate over Lincoln is, in fact, a debate over the meaning, development, and destiny of the American form of government.This volume is grounded in clashing political perspectives. What, for example, was America's greatest national crisis, the Civil War, about-slavery or states' rights? Was Lincoln the "Great Emancipator" who freed the slaves or a racist who was "forced into glory"? Does "liberty" mean the freedom to hold property in a slave or the right to enjoy the fruits of one's own labor? Can Lincoln's expansionary view of national power be reconciled with constitutionalism and a moral union? Lincoln's American Dream probes these questions and many others through diverse interpretations of his political thought, leadership, and legacy.The book's thirty-three contributors include such respected Lincoln scholars and political commentators as Harry V. Jaffa, Stephen B. Oates, Mark E. Neely, Richard C. Current, Herman Belz, and Frank J. Williams. With an introduction by Kenneth L. Deutsch and Joseph R. Fornieri, Lincoln's American Dream will be of enduring interest to scholars, students, teachers, and Lincoln aficionados alike and will attract interest in the fields of American history, leadership, religion and culture, American studies, and African-American studies.

Despite The Voluminous Literature On Abraham Lincoln, No Other Book In The Field Of Political Science Is Comparable To Lincoln's American Dream. This Unique Collection Of Provocative Essays By Leading Scholars Addresses Comprehensively The Overarching Themes Of Lincoln's Political Thought, Leadership, And Legacy. Each Chapter Is Devoted To One Of These Major Themes About Lincoln. Lincoln's American Dream Will Be Of Interest To Scholars, Students, Teachers, And Lincoln Aficionados Alike And Will Attract Interest In The Fields Of American History, Leadership, Religion And Culture, American Studies, And African-american Studies.--jacket. Lincoln, The Declaration, And Equality -- Lincoln And Political Ambition -- Lincoln, Race, And Slavery -- Lincoln's Democratic Political Leadership: Utopian, Pragmatic, Or Prudent? -- Lincoln And Executive Power -- Lincoln's Religion And Politics -- Lincoln, The Union, And The Role Of The State -- Lincoln For Our Time. Edited And With An Introduction By Kenneth L. Deutsch And Joseph R. Fornieri. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.

I can say in return, sir, that all the political sentiments I entertain have been drawn, so far as I have been able to draw them, from the sentiments which originated, and were given to the world from this hall in which we stand.

Provides a unique and invaluable resource for further understanding Lincoln's political thought and leadership and the Civil War

2011-06-04