Lincoln and the Abolitionists: John Quincy Adams, Slavery, and the Civil War
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| Rating | : | 4.13 (911 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B07177LFRL |
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| Number of Pages | : | 413 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-11-07 |
| Language | : | English |
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Lincoln and the Abolitionists, a frank look at Lincoln, warts and all, provides an in-depth look at how these two presidents came to see the issues of slavery and race and how that understanding shaped their perspectives. The acclaimed biographer, with a thought-provoking exploration of how Abraham Lincoln's and John Quincy Adams' experiences with slavery and race shaped their differing viewpoints, provides both perceptive insights into these two great presidents and a revealing perspective on race relations in modern America. While this devastating struggle
Race in America A well-written, useful book that explores the striking difference between those who were true abolitionists and those who, while strongly against chattel slavery, were still against accepting black people into political or civil society. While the discussion is focused on the early to mid- 19th century, it . Good but flaws Horton A good book, very thought-provoking but not earth shattering. Lincoln is definitely one of the most complex men in our history. It is easy to criticize but you can't lose sight of the fact that none of the others praised by the author, such as Adams and other full abolitionists, could have been elected at t. ""Entire Freedom from Popular Prejudice"" according to Union65. Kaplan does not give Lincoln his due as being a politician in Illinois, whose southern half was settled by Southerners mainly, nor as President during a time of unparalleled crisis. Lincoln felt that "a universal feeling, whether well- or ill-founded, can not be safely disregarded." Public opinion had to be