Lincoln's sword : the presidency and the power of words / Douglas L. Wilson.

Author/creator Wilson, Douglas L., 1935-
Format Book
Edition1st ed.
Publication InfoNew York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2006.
Description343 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
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Subjects

Contents Springfield farewell -- A long foreground -- A custom as old as the government -- The message of July 4, 1861 -- Proclaiming emancipation -- Public opinion -- Rising with each new effort -- The Gettysburg Address -- A truth that needed to be told -- Epilogue: A notable elevation of thought -- Appendix: Lincoln's postdelivery revisions of the Gettysburg Address.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [297]-334) and index.
LCCN 2006045259
ISBN1400040396
ISBN9781400040391

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Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks E457.2 .W74 2006 ✔ Available Place Hold