Lincoln and the Constitution /

In this highly readable study of Abraham Lincoln's thoughts and actions concerning the U.S. Constitution, Brian R. Dirck combines extensive primary research and thoughtful, accessible consideration of Lincoln's views to reveal new insights into Lincoln's impact on the U.S. Constitutio...

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Main Author: Dirck, Brian R., 1965-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Carbondale : Southern Illinois University Press, ©2012.
Series:Concise Lincoln library.
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Online Access: Full text (Wentworth users only)
Local Note:ProQuest Ebook Central
Table of Contents:
  • The Constitution in Lincoln's early years
  • Lincoln, the Constitution, and slavery during the sectional crisis
  • Lincoln and the Declaration of Independence
  • Becoming president, and defending the Union
  • The war, civil liberties, and ex parte merryman
  • Congress and winning the war
  • Lincoln and the radicals
  • The war and African Americans.