Abraham Lincoln

The Year of His Election

von Albert Shaw

290 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

"Abraham Lincoln: The Year of His Election" provides a comprehensive and insightful look into one of the most transformative periods in American history. This work delves deeply into the political climate of 1860, exploring the complex dynamics of the presidential campaign that would ultimately place Lincoln in the White House. The narrative captures the intense rivalry between political factions and the escalating tensions over slavery and states' rights that defined the era.Through detailed analysis of contemporary media, speeches, and public sentiment, the author illustrates how Lincoln emerged from relative obscurity to lead a fractured nation. The book examines the strategic maneuvers of the Republican Party and the fragmentation of the Democratic Party, offering a thorough account of the electoral process during a time of national crisis. "Abraham Lincoln: The Year of His Election" is an essential resource for those interested in the 16th president's rise to power and the historical forces that shaped the United States on the eve of the Civil War. It serves as both a political biography and a study of the American democratic system at its most volatile point.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

• Reihe: Tradd Street Press
• ISBN: 9781025445144
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 14.02.2026
• Größe: 234 x 156 mm
• Verlag: Legare Street Press