Battles For Freedom: The Use and Abuse of American History - Essays from 'The Nation'

For almost four decades, Eric Foner has introduced readers of The Nation to unknown or forgotten
characters in American history, methodically unearthing the hidden history of American radicalism. In this collection, Foner expounds on the relevance of Abraham Lincoln's legacy in the twenty-first century and on the need for another era of Reconstruction. In addition to calling out politicians and
the powerful for their abuse and misuse of American history, Foner assesses some of his fellow lead...