The Lincoln Forum: Rediscovering Abraham Lincoln by John Y. Simon (English) Hard

Description: The Lincoln Forum by John Y. Simon, Harold Holzer Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description Each November, Lincoln and Civil War enthusiasts mark the anniversary of the Gettysburg Address by gathering together for the annual Lincoln forum. This is a selection of the Lincoln Forum lectures which offer re-examinations of Lincoln as military leader, communicator, family man and icon. Publisher Description Each November, hundreds of Lincoln and Civil War enthusiasts mark the anniversary of the Gettysburg Address by gathering together in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania for the annual Lincoln forum - an acclaimed scholarly symposium featuring presentations by the nations leading historians. The scholars and attendees alike make the pilgrimage for one reason: to re-interpret, re-examine, and re-discover an intriguing figure of the American past, Abraham Lincoln. This volume presents a selection of the Lincoln Forum lectures which offer re-examinations of Lincoln as military leader, communicator, family man and icon. James M. McPherson contributes an essay on Lincolns record as commander-in-chief. Craig L. Symonds, the naval historian, analyzes Lincoln and the technological revolution that transformed his Civil War navy. John F. Marsalek examines Lincolns relationship with the contraversial but productive military hero William T. Sherman. And Jean H. Baker offers an assessment of the frequently mis-portrayed Lincoln marriage, and a new analysis of the much-maligned First Lady. In another chapter, historian Hans L.Trefousse finds new evidence of Lincolns surprising popularity while he lived; military expert J. Tracy Power looks at the Confederacys Army of Northern Virginia in the wake of the watershed presidential election of 1864, which returned Lincoln to power; John C. Waugh pens an appreciation of Lincolns talents as writer and communicator; Gerald Prokopowicz, historian of the Lincoln Museum, takes a new look at Lincolns high expectations for the Army of the Potomac after Gettysburg; and Frank J. Williams, chairman of the Lincoln Forum, explores the influence of the women in Lincolns life. Author Biography John Y. Simon is professor of history at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, and the editor of The Papers of Ulysses S. Grant. Harold Holzer has authored, co-authored, and edited 20 books, and is co-chairman of the U.S. Lincoln Bicentennial Commission. Details ISBN 0823222144 ISBN-13 9780823222148 Title The Lincoln Forum Author John Y. Simon, Harold Holzer Format Hardcover Year 2002 Pages 262 Edition 2nd Publisher Fordham University Press GE_Item_ID:144716418; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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