Abraham Lincoln A History V2 is a book written by John G. Nicolay that provides a detailed account of the life and presidency of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States. The book is the second volume of a two-volume set and covers the period from 1861 to 1865, which includes the Civil War and Lincoln's assassination.The book is divided into chapters that chronologically follow Lincoln's presidency, from his inauguration to his death. It covers important events such as the Emancipation Proclamation, the ...
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Abraham Lincoln A History V2 is a book written by John G. Nicolay that provides a detailed account of the life and presidency of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States. The book is the second volume of a two-volume set and covers the period from 1861 to 1865, which includes the Civil War and Lincoln's assassination.The book is divided into chapters that chronologically follow Lincoln's presidency, from his inauguration to his death. It covers important events such as the Emancipation Proclamation, the Battle of Gettysburg, and the passage of the 13th Amendment. The book also provides insight into Lincoln's personal life, including his relationships with his family and his cabinet members.Nicolay, who served as Lincoln's private secretary during his presidency, brings a unique perspective to the book. He provides first-hand accounts of many of the events and conversations that took place during Lincoln's presidency, giving readers a deeper understanding of the man behind the legend.Overall, Abraham Lincoln A History V2 is a comprehensive and insightful book that provides a detailed look at one of America's most iconic presidents. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, politics, or the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln.Hitherto he had declared he did not care whether slavery was voted down or voted up. He had said he would not argue the question whether slavery was right or wrong. He had adopted Taney's assertion that the negro had no share in the Declaration of Independence. He had asserted that uniformity was impossible, but that freedom and slavery might abide together forever. But now that the election was over and a new term in the Senate secure, he was ready to conciliate pro-slavery opinion with stronger expressions. Hence, in a speech at Memphis, he cunningly linked together in argument unfriendly legislation, slavery, and annexation.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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