A just and generous nation : Abraham Lincoln and the fight for American opportunity
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New York : Basic Books, a member of the Perseus Books Group, [2015].
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Shirlington - Adult Nonfiction
973.7 HOLZE
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973.7 HOLZE
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Published
New York : Basic Books, a member of the Perseus Books Group, [2015].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
311 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Street Date
1507
Language
English
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 265-291) and index.
Description
"In A Just and Generous Nation, the eminent historian Harold Holzer and the noted economist Norton Garfinkle present a groundbreaking new account of the beliefs that inspired our sixteenth president to go to war when the Southern states seceded from the Union. Rather than a commitment to eradicating slavery or a defense of the Union, they argue, Lincoln's guiding principle was the defense of equal economic opportunity. Lincoln firmly believed that the government's primary role was to ensure that all Americans had the opportunity to better their station in life. As president, he worked tirelessly to enshrine this ideal within the federal government. He funded railroads and canals, supported education, and, most importantly, issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which opened the door for former slaves to join white Americans in striving for self-improvement. In our own age of unprecedented inequality, A Just and Generous Nation reestablishes Lincoln's legacy as the protector not just of personal freedom but of the American dream itself"--,Provided by publisher.
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Economic development -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
Equality -- Economic aspects -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
Lincoln, Abraham, -- 1809-1865 -- Political and social views.
Social mobility -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Causes.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Economic aspects.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Social aspects.
United States -- Politics and government -- 1861-1865.
Equality -- Economic aspects -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
Lincoln, Abraham, -- 1809-1865 -- Political and social views.
Social mobility -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Causes.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Economic aspects.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Social aspects.
United States -- Politics and government -- 1861-1865.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Holzer, H., & Garfinkle, N. (2015). A just and generous nation: Abraham Lincoln and the fight for American opportunity . Basic Books, a member of the Perseus Books Group.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Holzer, Harold and Norton Garfinkle. 2015. A Just and Generous Nation: Abraham Lincoln and the Fight for American Opportunity. Basic Books, a member of the Perseus Books Group.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Holzer, Harold and Norton Garfinkle. A Just and Generous Nation: Abraham Lincoln and the Fight for American Opportunity Basic Books, a member of the Perseus Books Group, 2015.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Holzer, Harold., and Norton Garfinkle. A Just and Generous Nation: Abraham Lincoln and the Fight for American Opportunity Basic Books, a member of the Perseus Books Group, 2015.
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