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The dual biography explores the lives of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln, highlighting their journeys as self-made men during a pivotal cultural shift towards personal liberty. Award-winning scholar John Stauffer examines how both figures reinvented themselves, ultimately forging a friendship that contributed to their transformative impact on America. Their stories reflect a rejection of the status quo and an embrace of new ideals, showcasing their significant roles in shaping the nation’s history.
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Giants, John Stauffer
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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- Giants
- Subtitle
- The Parallel Lives of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Stauffer
- Publisher
- Twelve
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 448
- ISBN13
- 9780446698986
- Category
- Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- The dual biography explores the lives of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln, highlighting their journeys as self-made men during a pivotal cultural shift towards personal liberty. Award-winning scholar John Stauffer examines how both figures reinvented themselves, ultimately forging a friendship that contributed to their transformative impact on America. Their stories reflect a rejection of the status quo and an embrace of new ideals, showcasing their significant roles in shaping the nation’s history.