Abraham Lincoln, Writings and Reflections by R B Bernstein

Abraham Lincoln, Writings and Reflections by R B Bernstein

This deluxe silkbound treasury brings together selected writings of Abraham Lincoln, presented in a handsome slipcase with full-color illustrations.

Lincoln is one of the most revered Presidents of the United States and his skill as a writer and orator remains one of his lasting legacies. This collector's edition chronologically arranges over 30 of his most celebrated writings - including letters, speeches and private memoranda - alongside striking photographs and artwork from his lifetime. All content has been selected by Richard Bernstein, an outstanding authority on US history and the American Constitution, and each piece of writing is prefaced with explanatory notes.

Includes:
* A brief biography of Lincoln
* Fragment on Slavery
* Crisis of the House Divided speech
* Gettysburg Address
* Second Inaugural Address
* Letter to General Ulysses S. Grant

Whether on the American constitution, slavery or the Civil War, these writings provide remarkable insight into Lincoln's politics with rich applications to the modern world.

This hardback collection features beautiful illustrations, a gold-embossed cover design and colored endpapers making a truly wonderful gift.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Silkbound Classics series brings together deluxe gift editions of literary classics, presented with luxurious silk binding, striking embossed cover designs and full-color illustrations.

Edited by R.B. Bernstein, Distinguished Adjunct Professor of Law, New York Law School, Lecturer in Political Science, Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership, City College of New York and author of Thomas Jefferson and The Founding Fathers Reconsidered (both for Oxford University Press).

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ISBN 13	9781789505665
ISBN 10	1789505666
Title	Abraham Lincoln, Writings and Reflections
Author	R B Bernstein
Series	Arcturus Silkbound Classics
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Arcturus Editions
Year published	2019-11-15
Number of pages	160
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.