Lincoln and the Coming of the Civil War (Classic Reprint): Edited With an Introduction: Edited with an Introduction (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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How Lincoln helped shape a nation at a crossroads This book examines the pivotal choices that defined the path to the Civil War and the presidency that followed. It presents historical arguments and differing viewpoints to help readers understand the moral and political stakes of the era.

In clear, accessible language, the volume traces the debates over slavery, state power, and national unity. It frames Lincoln’s actions within the broader questions historians still wrestle with today, balancing analysis with careful judgment about leadership in a democratic society.

• Explore the key questions that divided North and South and tested the Union.


• Learn about the major policy options considered during the crisis and why one path was chosen.


• Read essays by different scholars that illuminate the era from multiple angles.


• Gain insight into how political leadership can shape a nation's course in moments of crisis.

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