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Lincoln (Profiles in Power)

Richard J. Carwardine

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Description:Political biography with new angle on one of the most famous US Presidents of all time Focus on relationship with evangelical Protestantism - throws new light on Lincoln's presidency and power Huge interest in American Civil War and slavery in the US - what motivated Lincoln as leader of the anti-slavery coalition Gives full attention to Lincoln's career before the presidency - full chronological coverage Topical and relevant - important parallels to be drawn with US presidency today - responsibility, rights and nationalismWinner of the prestigious Lincoln Prize, Lincoln is the latest book in the popular "Profiles in Power Series." In this book, Richard J. Carwardine examines Lincoln's rise to power and his achievements as president. He explores the wider sources of Lincoln's authority and skills in embracing a broad range of elements within the Republican Party. In particular, the book looks at Lincoln's shrewd relationship with evangelical Protestantism. His ability to harness and channel the power of the Protestant constituency was key to his winning the presidency ad rallying support behind his national and emancipatory vision. Richard J. Carwardine is Rhodes Professor of American History at Oxford University. His many publications include Transatlantic Revivalism: Popular Evangelicism in Britain and America, 1790-1865 and Evangelicals and Politics in Antebellum America (1993).We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Lincoln (Profiles in Power). To get started finding Lincoln (Profiles in Power), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: Political biography with new angle on one of the most famous US Presidents of all time Focus on relationship with evangelical Protestantism - throws new light on Lincoln's presidency and power Huge interest in American Civil War and slavery in the US - what motivated Lincoln as leader of the anti-slavery coalition Gives full attention to Lincoln's career before the presidency - full chronological coverage Topical and relevant - important parallels to be drawn with US presidency today - responsibility, rights and nationalismWinner of the prestigious Lincoln Prize, Lincoln is the latest book in the popular "Profiles in Power Series." In this book, Richard J. Carwardine examines Lincoln's rise to power and his achievements as president. He explores the wider sources of Lincoln's authority and skills in embracing a broad range of elements within the Republican Party. In particular, the book looks at Lincoln's shrewd relationship with evangelical Protestantism. His ability to harness and channel the power of the Protestant constituency was key to his winning the presidency ad rallying support behind his national and emancipatory vision. Richard J. Carwardine is Rhodes Professor of American History at Oxford University. His many publications include Transatlantic Revivalism: Popular Evangelicism in Britain and America, 1790-1865 and Evangelicals and Politics in Antebellum America (1993).We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Lincoln (Profiles in Power). To get started finding Lincoln (Profiles in Power), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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