Books about abraham lincoln and the civil war

Cattons books also served as the basis for ken burns the civil war documentary. In another spillover from the war, lincoln restricted the civil liberties of due process and freedom of the press. Six of the top recent books on abraham lincoln american. Books that influenced abraham lincoln the art of manliness. While the heart of the book focuses on the civil war, gienapp begins with a finely etched portrait of lincolns early life, from pioneer farm boy to politician and lawyer in springfield, to his stunning.

He is considered by many historians to have been the greatest american president. While the heart of the book focuses on the civil war, gienapp begins with a finely etched portrait of lincolns early life, from pioneer farm boy to politician and. Why lincolns house divided speech was so important. Abraham lincoln and civil war america by gienapp, william e.

If you want to learn more about lincolns work with slavery during the civil war, this is the book for you. Though lincoln was an amateur on the subject of war, mcpherson believes he was our greatest war leader. His work exposes several perennially controversial legal and constitutional issues in american. This talks about how lincoln took on slavery through the war and how it was ultimately taken down. Maihafer has written an engaging, readerfriendly account of how our 16th president 18611865 dealt with the press, putting a spin on events from his perspective as commanderin chief, so that the public would interpret the news in the most favorable light. If you wish to learn about the man who led the north during the american civil war and issued the emancipation proclamation in 1862 then you are not going to be restricted by choice.

Eric foner, a professor of history at columbia university and author of the fiery trial. Buy abraham lincoln, slavery and the civil war 01 edition 9780312208547 by abraham lincoln and michael p. This is an important book, and not only for legal and constitutional historians and historians of the civil war. Among american heroes, lincoln continues to have a unique appeal for his fellow countrymen and also for people.

Of the dozen lincoln biographies i read, two were pulitzer prize. Abraham lincoln and civil war america by gienapp, william. Fwiw, your post reminded me of this wonderful lincoln monument in dc. Carl sandburg 4 books abe lincoln war years civil 1939 3rd. Oct 23, 2018 in abraham lincoln and civil war america, historian william gienapp provides a remarkably concise, uptodate, and vibrant biography of the most revered figure in united states history. A huge selection of books are available on the american civil war and president abraham lincoln, and we try to give you the ones that would best enhance your history lesson plans. Constitutionalism and equal rights in the civil war era.

His rise from a western attorney that many thought would never make it into office, to one of the most respected presidents the united states has ever had, all told through. In abraham lincoln and civil war america, historian william gienapp provides a remarkably concise, uptodate, and vibrant biography of the. Abraham lincoln, sixteenth president of the united states. The extensive notes and more books about abraham lincoln sections will be useful for further research. Lsu press books abraham lincoln and treason in the civil war. Books about abraham lincoln, the civil war and the constitution for. The best civil war books of all time analysis civil. Abraham lincoln and american slavery, recommends donalds book as.

Many thought it had done too much, says allen guelzo, director of civil war era studies at gettysburg college and author of multiple books about. In lincoln and the civil war, michael burlingame explores the experiences and qualities that made abraham lincoln one of americas most revered leaders. Lincolns army, the first volume in cattons series, the. Abraham lincoln books list of books by author abraham. Abraham lincoln spent 14 years of his life in southern indiana. Make offer abraham lincoln the war years carl sandburg hc set of 4 vtg 1939 life of abraham lincoln by j. The best biographies of abraham lincoln my journey through the. Lehrman rescued one such segment of lincolns life from the shadows with his masterful lincoln at peoria. The 25 best books about abraham lincoln at least 15,000 books have been written about abraham lincoln, the 16th president of the united states. Through new book we meet lincoln again differently lowell sun. How the north won the civil war and lost the peace by a. Nov 26, 2019 the speech certainly got republicans attention. This is not really a lincoln book so much as it is a complex analysis of civil liberties in wartime.

Abraham lincoln and the american civil war 2 on apple books. Apr 10, 2012 eric foner, a professor of history at columbia university and author of the fiery trial. Lincolns studies would spur him to enter public life and to become a lawyer a profession he mastered by his usual method by teaching himself. Lincolns presidency was inextricably bound up with the traumas of the american civil war, the fight to save the union, and the struggle for emancipation. Abraham lincoln, slavery and the civil war 01 edition. Abraham lincoln books five books expert recommendations. Jun 22, 2017 mcpherson has written numerous books about the civil war era such as abraham lincoln and the second american revolution. The books have been through many editions, including a onevolume edition in 1954 prepared by sandburg.

A treasury of quotations, anecdotes, and observations, gramercy i pray that our heavenly father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours, to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom. Lincoln, abraham, 18091865, lincoln, abraham, 18091865 military leadership, presidents united states biography, united states politics and government 18611865 publisher oxford university press. The constitution and the civil war site support notebook amar, akhil reed. Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the american civil war. May 26, 2019 1 thought on best books about abraham lincoln loyaltyofdogs february 7, 2020 at 5. If you want to learn more about lincoln s work with slavery during the civil war, this is the book for you. List of books and articles about abraham lincoln online. The carefully told story of abraham lincoln recounts the former presidents history through to his assassination at fords theatre toward the end of the civil war. In abraham lincoln and civil war america, historian william gienapp provides a remarkably concise, uptodate, and vibrant biography of in all probability probably the most revered decide in united states historic previous. Praise for abraham lincoln and treason in the civil war most illuminating is whites description of how critics and victims of lincolns enforcement politics used the courts to attack what they saw as assaults on liberty. The union and slavery in the diplomacy of the civil war. Apr 08, 2002 in, abraham lincoln and civil war america, william gienapp craftily weaves the intricate historical figure abraham lincoln into a steady narrative on the events of the civil war, showcasing in that time, a divided nation saw president abraham lincoln lead them from certain destruction into a new era of growth and future prosperity.

The best civil war books of all time analysis civil war. The childrens book experts this list of the best kids books about the civil war is sure to include a new favorite for the voracious young reader in your life. President abraham lincoln biography american battlefield trust. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. This wellrounded selection of abraham lincolns finest speeches combines the classic and obscure, the lyrical and historical, and the inspirational and intellectual to present a historical arc marking periods of the civil warcrisis, outbreak, escalation, victory, and. Abraham lincoln, the 16th president of the united states, guided his country through the most devastating experience in its national history the civil war. Best books on abraham lincoln and civil war from our. American history reading list books on abraham lincoln.

I do not think much of a man who is not wiser today than he was yesterday. This volume provides an illuminating overview of the entirety of the civil war and lincoln s administration, focusing on the ways in which lincoln s unique combination of psychological maturity, steely determination, and political wisdom. Books about abraham lincoln, the civil war and the constitution. Carl sandburg 4 books abraham lincoln war years civil 1939 3rd printing. A treasury of quotations, anecdotes, and observations, gramercy. Abraham lincoln and civil war america internet archive. The american civil war also known by other names was a civil war in the united states from 1861 to 1865, fought between the northern united states loyal to the union and the southern united states that had seceded from the union and formed the confederacy. Natural biological warfare in 18611865, 1st ed groundbreaking medical research on the civil war. Abraham lincoln and the american civil war tells stories about the ideas and issues that have shaped the united states in the era of abraham lincolns presidential term and the civil war. In abraham lincoln and civil war america, historian william gienapp provides a remarkably concise, uptodate, and vibrant biography of in all probability probably the most revered decide in.

Books about abraham lincoln, the civil war and the. Political genius of abraham lincoln, recommends a book that shows how lincoln prevailed under pressure during the civil war. As lincoln got older and became a politician, his reading regimen took a bit of a dip, but he continued to peruse books, giving each a chance. Abraham lincoln, the 16th president of the united states, guided his country through the most devastating experience in its national historythe civil war. Oct 23, 2018 abraham lincoln and civil war america.

Abraham lincoln and civil liberties oxford university press. The deluge of books about the great emancipator has only increased with the bicentennial of his birth this year. Neely is yet another author who could have multiple titles on my list. Discover librarianselected research resources on abraham lincoln from the. President abraham lincoln biography american battlefield. Mcpherson has written numerous books about the civil war era such as abraham lincoln and the second american revolution.

Commander in chief is more focused than milton melzers lincoln, in his own words harcourt, 1993 and far more comprehensive than edward lindops summary in the presidents who dared series tfc bks. This books is easy to read and the author put things together very well. Abraham lincoln johns hopkins university press books. The 25 best books about abraham lincoln abebooks reading copy. The first two volumes, published in 1926, cover lincolns birth through his inauguration as president. While living in indiana, he grew his skills in using useful. Abraham lincoln, by james russell lowell free books. Reading donalds book right now, and have a couple of the others on my reading list, but here are some others i was unaware of. Pulitzer prizewinning author david herbert donald tells the story of lincolns ascent from rural kentucky to his presidency during the civil war. At least 15,000 books have been written about abraham lincoln, the 16th president of the united states. The speech that made abraham lincoln president by harold holzer.

Abraham lincoln and treason in the civil war lsu press. On april 14, 1865, while attending a play at fords theatre in washington, d. The childrens book experts this list of the best kids books about the civil war is sure to include a new favorite for. Best books about abraham lincoln 85 books goodreads. This story showcases the major events associated with abraham lincoln and his role in the civil war. Abraham lincoln is the most writtenabout person in american history, and the third most in world historyranking below only jesus and napoleon. A drums story a veteran and his grandchildren lincoln and tad the defenses of washington story of the second bull run campaigning with grant a drummer boy in gray war story told in churchyard an adventure on the eastn sho heroines of 61 and barbara frietchie down the fairfax pike major mallory of malloryville the strange case of geo.

The civil war began primarily as a result of the longstanding controversy over the enslavement of black people. While the heart of the book focuses on the civil war, gienapp begins with a finely etched portrait of lincoln s early life, from pioneer farm boy to politician. Abraham lincoln books list of books by author abraham lincoln. Abraham lincoln was born on the 12th of february, 1809 in kentuckey, usa. A new look at abraham lincoln, his agenda, and an unnecessary war. Winner, 2010 lincoln prize from the civil war institute at gettysburg college in the first multivolume biography of abraham lincoln to be published in decades, lincoln scholar michael burlingame offers a fresh look at the life of one of americas greatest presidents. Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a mans character, give him power. You can think of it not just as a series of history of america and its people, but a series of lessons. List of books and articles about abraham lincoln online research. Among american heroes, lincoln continues to have a unique appeal for his fellow countrymen and also for people of other lands. After president lincoln signed the emancipation proclamation in 1863, black soldiers could officially fight for the u. While the heart of the book focuses on the civil war, gienapp begins with a finely etched portrait of lincolns early life, from pioneer farm boy to politician and lawyer in springfield. Apr 14, 2017 though lincoln was an amateur on the subject of war, mcpherson believes he was our greatest war leader.