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A who's who of Lincoln scholars explores why Lincoln considered the Union the "last best hope of earth" and how his words and deeds have continued to shape the nation through modern times. Focusing on Lincoln's view of American history and his legacy for the United States and the world, this volume demonstrates the complexity of the problems Lincoln faced and the genius of his leadership in preserving the nation while purging it of slavery.

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Book category Books in English Humanities History General & world history

• Full title: We Cannot Escape History
• Subtitle: LINCOLN AND THE LAST BEST HOPE OF EARTH
• Author: James McPherson
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 184
• EAN: 9780252069819
• ISBN: 0252069811
• ID: 04868980
• Publisher: University of Illinois Press
• Weight: 263 g
• Dimensions: 229 × 152 × 14 mm
• Date of publishing: 13. February 2001

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