This Fiery Trial: The Speeches and Writings of Abraham Lincoln

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This Fiery Trial: The Speeches and Writings of Abraham Lincoln

The most eloquent president in our history, Abraham Lincoln's literary ability was extraordinary. Indeed, he is the one American president whose writings could be considered literature.
Now, in This Fiery Trial, William Gienapp has brought together over one hundred pieces by Lincoln, ranging from his first published political statement, printed in the Sangamo Journal in1832, to his final public address, delivered just days before his assassination.
Here of course are some of the greatest speeches in American history, including the Gettysburg Address and the Second Inaugural Address. Other pieces include his "A House Divided" speech to the Republican State convention in 1858, excerpts from his famed debates with Stephen Douglas, and the text of the Emancipation Proclamation. The writings provide a documentary account of Lincoln's thought and how it evolved over time. We can trace, for instance, how his thoughts on slavery and emancipation changed through the course of the war, from a rather limited view (free only slaves used for military purposes) to his ringing endorsement of the Thirteenth Amendment, which ended slavery forever. Gienapp has provided detailed introductory headnotes for each piece, and the book includes an extensive chronology of Lincoln's life.
Often eloquent, frequently amusing, and occasionally profound, these writings offer an intimate portrait of Lincoln--in his own words.

Country	USA
Binding	Kindle Edition
EISBN	9780199760787
Format	Kindle eBook
Label	Oxford University Press
Manufacturer	Oxford University Press
NumberOfPages	256
PublicationDate	2001-12-31
Publisher	Oxford University Press
ReleaseDate	2002-04-08
Studio	Oxford University Press

This Fiery Trial: The Speeches and Writings of Abraham Lincoln

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