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Our Ancient Faith
Lincoln, Democracy, and the American Experiment
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- 272 pages
- Reading time
- 10 hours
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Focusing on Abraham Lincoln's vision of democracy, this study delves into how his beliefs guided him through the Civil War and continue to resonate today. Historian Allen C. Guelzo explores Lincoln's commitment to balancing majority and minority rule, which enabled him to confront secession while promoting reconciliation. By examining Lincoln's actions regarding civil liberties and race, Guelzo highlights his significance as a thinker and leader, revealing insights that enhance our understanding of his enduring impact on American democracy.
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Our Ancient Faith, Allen C Guelzo
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- Title
- Our Ancient Faith
- Subtitle
- Lincoln, Democracy, and the American Experiment
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Allen C Guelzo
- Publisher
- Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 272
- ISBN13
- 9780593534441
- Category
- World history, Biographies and Thoughts, Political Science / Politics
- Description
- Focusing on Abraham Lincoln's vision of democracy, this study delves into how his beliefs guided him through the Civil War and continue to resonate today. Historian Allen C. Guelzo explores Lincoln's commitment to balancing majority and minority rule, which enabled him to confront secession while promoting reconciliation. By examining Lincoln's actions regarding civil liberties and race, Guelzo highlights his significance as a thinker and leader, revealing insights that enhance our understanding of his enduring impact on American democracy.