Abraham Lincoln is clearly one of the most frequently cited figures in American political rhetoric, especially with regard to issues of equality. But given the ubiquity of Lincoln s legacy, many references to him, even on the presidential level, are often of questionable accuracy. In "Claiming Lincoln," Jividen posits that in much 20th-century presidential rhetoric, especially from progressive leaders, Lincoln s understanding of equality is slowly divorced from its grounding in the natural rights thinking of the American Founding and reinterpreted in light of progressive...
Abraham Lincoln is clearly one of the most frequently cited figures in American political rhetoric, especially with regard to issues of equality. B...
Charles M. Hubbard Burrus Carnahan Jason R. Jividen
From his early years as a small-town lawyer through his rise to the presidency, Abraham Lincoln respected the rule of law. Secession and the Civil War, however, led him to expand presidential power in ways that, over time, transformed American society. In this incisive essay collection, recognized scholars from a variety of academic disciplines including history, political science, legal studies, and journalism explore Lincoln s actions as president and identify within his decision-making process his commitment to law and the principles of the Constitution. In so doing, they demonstrate how...
From his early years as a small-town lawyer through his rise to the presidency, Abraham Lincoln respected the rule of law. Secession and the Civil War...
