Lincoln in the Atlantic World
Louise L. Stevenson, Franklin & Marshall College.
Bok Engelsk 2015 · Electronic books.
| Omfang | 1 online resource (xi, 277 pages) : : digital, PDF file(s).
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| Utgave | 1st ed.
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| Opplysninger | Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 01 Feb 2016).. - Introduction: My Lincoln lessons -- The second shot heard 'round the world -- African lessons -- European lessons -- German lessons -- English lessons -- Lessons in international law -- German lessons for reelection -- The last lesson.. - This original and wide-ranging work reveals how Abraham Lincoln responded to prompts from around the globe to shape his personal appearance, political appeal, and presidential policies. Throughout his life, he learned lessons about slavery, American politics, and international relations from sources centered in Africa, Britain, and the European continent. Answering questions that previous scholars have not thought to ask, the book opens the vision of Lincoln as a global republican. Thanks to its new stories and compelling analyses, this book provides a provocative and stimulating read that will generate debate at both high and popular levels.
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| Emner | Lincoln, Abraham, , 1809-1865 - Knowledge and learning.
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| ISBN | 1-316-27186-2. - 1-316-42009-4
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