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Examining Abraham Lincoln as a serious thinker, Michael Lind delves into the ideas that shaped his statesmanship during a tumultuous period in American history. He highlights Lincoln's commitment to defending liberal democracy amid global revolutions and his belief in universal human rights, while also acknowledging the era's racial prejudices that influenced Lincoln's views on slavery. By challenging popular myths, Lind provides a nuanced portrait that reveals both the strengths and complexities of Lincoln's character, enhancing our understanding of his legacy.
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What Lincoln Believed, Michael Lind
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- 2006
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- Title
- What Lincoln Believed
- Subtitle
- The Values and Convictions of America's Greatest President
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Michael Lind
- Publisher
- Penguin Random House LLC
- Released
- 2006
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 368
- ISBN13
- 9781400030736
- Description
- Examining Abraham Lincoln as a serious thinker, Michael Lind delves into the ideas that shaped his statesmanship during a tumultuous period in American history. He highlights Lincoln's commitment to defending liberal democracy amid global revolutions and his belief in universal human rights, while also acknowledging the era's racial prejudices that influenced Lincoln's views on slavery. By challenging popular myths, Lind provides a nuanced portrait that reveals both the strengths and complexities of Lincoln's character, enhancing our understanding of his legacy.