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OverviewIn the climax of Richard Lawrence Miller's epic four-volume biography of Abraham Lincoln's pre-presidential years, a blunder by the Slave Power propels Lincoln toward the White House. Initially, passage of the Kansas-Nebraska Act seems to be a victory for the South, opening the American West to slavery. Ultimately, however, the North rises in anger, with Lincoln helping to fan the flames of rage. His dedication and dependability set him apart from his Republican competitors and help him secure his party's presidential nomination in 1860. Before the first shot of the Civil War is fired, the ambitious westerner is transformed, seeking more power yet, but wielding it in defense of the American dream. With this installment, the most detailed and comprehensive biography of a pre-presidential Abraham Lincoln in the past 100 years comes to its conclusion. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Richard Lawrence MillerPublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 0.70cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 1.00cm Weight: 0.716kg ISBN: 9780786459292ISBN 10: 0786459298 Pages: 407 Publication Date: 30 January 2012 Audience: College/higher education , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Awaiting stock  The supplier is currently out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out for you. Table of ContentsReviewsAbout the series: Miller has done a formidable amount of reading in the Lincoln literature, as well as fine-combing the Illinois newspapers for previously unknown material --<i>Civil War News</i>; has great value and is distinctive --<i>Civil War Book Review</i>; brings the world of Lincoln and the early western frontier to life --Patricia L. Goitein, Editor, <i>Galena Trail</i> newsletter; Miller succeeds in his goal of laying out for all time the documentary record of Lincoln's political actions --<i>Civil War Studies</i>; abundant new information...a massive infusion of new material on Lincoln's initiation into politics and his rise to a position of leadership...survey of Illinois newspapers for these years is beyond anything previously attempted...another impressive feat is Miller's mining of the political handbill collection...an invaluable contribution --<i>Journal of American History</i>; full of revelations --<i>Popmatters.com.</i> About the series: Miller has done a formidable amount of reading in the Lincoln literature, as well as fine-combing the Illinois newspapers for previously unknown material --Civil War News; brings the world of Lincoln and the early western frontier to life -Patricia L. Goitein, Editor, Galena Trail newsletter; Miller succeeds in his goal of laying out for all time the documentary record of Lincoln's political actions --Civil War Studies; abundant new information...a massive infusion of new material on Lincoln's initiation into politics and his rise to a position of leadership...survey of Illinois newspapers for these years is beyond anything previously attempted...another impressive feat is Miller's mining of the political handbill collection...an invaluable contribution --Journal of American History; full of revelations --Popmatters.com. Author InformationRichard Lawrence Miller worked for former President Herbert Hoover’s personal archivist after college. Later, Miller became a public radio producer, whose programs were heard on National Public Radio and other outlets. He is an independent scholar who investigates and writes about a wide range of topics. A community organizer, he lives in Kansas City, Missouri. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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