Speeches And Letters Of Abraham Lincoln, 1832-1865

Speeches & letters of Abraham Lincoln 1832-1865 gathers significant public addresses and personal correspondence that illuminate the evolution of political conviction during a turbulent period in American history. The collection traces the development of a statesman’s philosophy as he confronts questions of union, liberty, constitutional authority, and human equality. Through carefully reasoned arguments and reflective private writings, the work reveals a deep commitment to democratic princ...