The Writings of Abraham Lincoln

By Abraham Lincoln and Steven B. Smith

Yale University Press
Publication date: May 2012

ISBN: 9780300165364

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Abraham Lincoln never wrote a book: his ideas are contained in speeches, letters, and various occasional writings. By bringing these works together into a single anthology, this book shows that Lincoln deserves to be counted among the great political philosophers.

In addition to many examples of Lincoln’s writings, this volume includes four interpretive essays that will provide an intellectual feast for any reader exploring his complex legacy. Danilo Petranovich looks at Lincoln’s conception of the Union and its radically new focus on purging the nation of the problem of slavery. Ralph Lerner reconsiders Lincoln’s relation to the American framers and in particular his effort to put the Declaration of Independence on a new foundation. Benjamin Kleinerman examines Lincoln’s always controversial views on the scope of executive power during war. And Steven Smith considers the place of religion in Lincoln’s political thought through a close reading of his Second Inaugural Address.

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A worthwhile anthology

It is fabulous to have all of Lincoln's words in this one compilation. It makes an ideal reference for those who specifically want Lincoln's writing for the purpose of study and research, but for the casual reader, it is just wonderful to get to know the man through his wisdom and ideologies.

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