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OverviewThis deluxe silkbound treasury brings together selected writings of Abraham Lincoln, presented in a handsome slipcase with full-colour illustrations. Lincoln is one of the most revered Presidents of the United States and his skill as a writer and orator remains one of his lasting legacies. This collector's edition chronologically arranges over 30 of his most celebrated writings - including letters, speeches and private memoranda - alongside striking photographs from his lifetime. All content has been selected by Richard Bernstein, an outstanding authority on US history and the American Constitution, and each piece of writing is prefaced with explanatory notes. Includes: • A brief biography of Lincoln • Fragment on Slavery • Crisis of the House Divided speech • Gettysburg Address • Second Inaugural Address • Letter to General Ulysses S. Grant Whether on the American constitution, slavery or the Civil War, these writings provide remarkable insight into Lincoln's politics with rich applications to the modern world. This hardback collection features beautiful illustrations, a gold-embossed cover design and colored endpapers making a truly wonderful gift. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Silkbound Classics series brings together deluxe gift editions of literary classics, presented with luxurious silk binding, striking embossed cover designs and full-colour illustrations. Full Product DetailsAuthor: R.B. BernsteinPublisher: Arcturus Publishing Ltd Imprint: Arcturus ISBN: 9781788885133ISBN 10: 1788885139 Pages: 160 Publication Date: 15 October 2019 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsIntroduction The Perpetuation of Our Political Institutions On the Mexican War Notes on the Practice of Law Fragment on Slavery Letter to Joshua F. Speed Crisis of the House Divided Speech Letter to James N. Brown Fragment: Last Speech of the Senate Campaign To Henry L. Pierce and Others Letter to Jesse W. Fell, including Autobiography Address at Cooper Union Farewell Address First Inaugural Address Letter to Horace Greeley Meditation on the Divine Will Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation Proclamation Suspending the Writ of Habeas Corpus Annual Message to Congress (1862) Final Emancipation Proclamation Letter to Major General Joseph Hooker Resolution on Slavery Letter to General Ulysses S. Grant Order of Retaliation Address at Gettysburg Letter to Albert G. Hodges Address at a Sanitary Fair Response to a Serenade, February 1, 1865 Second Inaugural Address Response to a Serenade, April 10, 1865 Second Inaugural Address Response to a Serenade, April 10, 1865 Lincoln's Legacy: Amendments to the Constitution For Further Reading IndexReviewsAuthor InformationEdited by R.B. Bernstein, Distinguished Adjunct Professor of Law, New York Law School, Lecturer in Political Science, Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership, City College of New York and author of Thomas Jefferson and The Founding Fathers Reconsidered (both for Oxford University Press). Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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