Giants

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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.