Lincoln on the Civil War: Selected Speeches

About this book

Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the American Civil War. This well-rounded selection of Abraham Lincolns finest speeches combines the classic and obscure the lyrical and historical and the inspirational and intellectual to present a historical arc marking periods of the Civil War-crisis outbreak escalation victory and Reconstruction. Addressing the conflicts multiple aspects-the issue of slavery state versus federal power the meaning of the Constitution civic duty death and freedom-this elegant keepsake collection will make a wonderful inspirational gift for professed Lincoln fans Civil War buffs and lovers of rhetorical genius.