If all the Oxford books are this well written and researched then I'll be reading them for the rest of my life. The link was not copied. by Oxford University Press, USA, Lincoln: A Very Short Introduction: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions). Now, in Lincoln: A Very Short Introduction, the award-winning Lincoln authority Allen C. Guelzo offers a penetrating look into the mind of one of our greatest presidents. Lincoln insisted that liberal democracy had a higher purpose, which was the realization of a morally right political order. If Lincoln was famous for reading aloud from joke books, Guelzo shows that he also plunged deeply into the mainstream of nineteenth-century liberal democratic thought. Keywords: Abraham Lincoln is considered one of the greatest, if not the greatest, Presidents in the history of the United States. David Davis, He is a person that deserves to have books written about him. Henry Clay, 160. The Oxford Very Short Introductions Series, American Civil War Books (fiction and nonfiction), Goodreads Members' Most Anticipated Books of April. Lincoln: A Very Short Introduction explores the problems that confronted Lincoln and liberal democracy — equality, opportunity, the rule of law, slavery, freedom, and reconciliation. I have read a lot of books about Lincoln. Pages 161 Page size 252 x 400.68 pts Year 2009. I have read a few books about Abe and have never read one that told me where his ideas and knowledge came from. Pp. The notion that people were born into permanent borders of social rank was collapsed by the seventeenth-century scientific revolution and began to be replaced with the notion of equality. A Very Short Introduction Very Short Introductions available now: AFRICAN HISTORY John Parker and Richard Rathbone AMERICAN POLITICAL PARTIES. Public users are able to search the site and view the abstracts and keywords for each book and chapter without a subscription. Using an historical-institutional approach, it explains how the American political system is, and always has been, a work in progress — one unfolding within, and also constantly updating, an eighteenth-century constitutional framework. These problems and Lincoln's responses to them are set against the larger world of American and trans-Atlantic liberal democracy in the nineteenth century. Lincoln: A Very Short Introduction, Allen C. Guelzo. Nonetheless, this little book is packed with pertinent information. We’d love your help. The federal government as it is known today had been organized just over twenty years before. For my Civil War class, I had to read this book. He is the author of Abraham Lincoln: Redeemer President (1999) and Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation: The End of Slavery in America (2004), both of which won the Lincoln Prize, as well as Lincoln and Douglas: The Debates That Defined America (2008); a volume of essays, Abraham Lincoln as a Man of Ideas (2009); and Lincoln: A Very Short Introduction (2009). Lincoln: A Very Short Introduction. Lincoln : a very short introduction Guelzo, Allen C. 2009, Book , 147 pages : Place Hold. Without getting overburdened by the Civil War and the myth making that over the years have started to surround Lincoln. The print version of this textbook is ISBN: 9780195367805, 0195367804. Copy this link, or click below to email it to a friend. Lincoln insisted that liberal democracy had a higher purpose, which was the realization of a morally right political order. It manages to tackle Lincoln in a condensed way that it gives you a good look into what Lincoln was like. American Politics: A Very Short Introduction introduces the vital elements of American politics. The brilliance of the book is shown in these brilliant concluding paragraphs: If you are looking for a good but short (as the series name implies) introduction to Lincoln the book does an excellent job at that. But the real virtue of the book comes from being short. If you have purchased a print title that contains an access token, please see the token for information about how to register your code. Now, in Lincoln: A Very Short Introduction, the award-winning Lincoln authority Allen C. Guelzo offers a penetrating look into the mind of one of our greatest presidents. Thomas Paine, Recommend Papers Such a remarkable overview of what formed Lincoln's life and politics. Now, in Lincoln: A Very Short Introduction, the award-winning Lincoln authority Allen C. Guelzo offers a penetrating look into the mind of one of our greatest presidents.If Lincoln was famous for reading aloud from joke books, Guelzo shows that he also plunged deeply into the mainstream of nineteenth-century liberal democratic thought. Very Short Introductions (VSI) is a book series published by the Oxford University Press (OUP). You could not be signed in, please check and try again. Start by marking “Lincoln: A Very Short Introduction” as Want to Read: Error rating book. Now, in Lincoln: A Very Short Introduction, the award-winning Lincoln authority Allen C. Guelzo offers a penetrating look into the mind of one of our greatest presidents.If Lincoln was famous for reading aloud from joke books, Guelzo shows that he also plunged deeply into the mainstream of nineteenth-century liberal democratic thought. The Lincoln we meet here is an Enlightenment figure who struggled to create a common ground between a people focused on individual rights and a society eager to establish a certain moral, philosophical, and intellectual bedrock. For my Civil War class, I had to read this book. Author Webpage. At hand are two small biographies, both by giants of Lincoln scholarship, and from the same publisher in the bicentennial year of Lincoln’s birth. Dr. Guelzo mentions that there is very little evidence from Lincoln, as he did not keep a diary as most people did in that day. Allen Carl Guelzo (born 1953) is the Henry R. Luce III Professor of the Civil War Era at Gettysburg College, where he serves as Director of the Civil War Era Studies Program. Abraham Lincoln is considered one of the greatest, if not the greatest, Presidents in the history of the United States. Copyright © Most are under 200 pages long. Now, in Lincoln: A Very Short Introduction, the award-winning Lincoln authority Allen C. Guelzo offers a penetrating look into the mind of one of our greate. Be the first to ask a question about Lincoln. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published Lincoln: A Very Short Introduction Description Beneath the surface of the apparently untutored and deceptively frank Abraham Lincoln ran private tunnels of self-taught study, a restless philosophical curiosity, and a profound grasp of the fundamentals of democracy. ‘Equality’ describes the arrival of Abraham Lincoln's forebears in the New World and their search for independence and prosperity. Now, in Lincoln: A Very Short Introduction, the award-winning Lincoln authority Allen C. Guelzo offers a penetrating look into the mind of one of our greatest presidents. 2021. The. Like, it seems, many people, I saw Spielberg's "Lincoln" and realized that I've never read a Lincoln biography. Zachary Taylor, Allen C. Guelzo, If Lincoln was famous for reading aloud from joke books, Guelzo shows that he also plunged deeply into the mainstream of nineteenth-century liberal democratic thought. February 1st 2009 Because it is so short, I only learned a few new things about him. Now, in Lincoln: A Very Short Introduction, the award-winning Lincoln authority Allen C. Guelzo offers a penetrating look into the mind of one of our greatest presidents. If Lincoln was famous for reading aloud from joke books, Guelzo shows that he also plunged deeply into the mainstream of nineteenth-century liberal democratic thought. While some biographies of Lincoln stretch hundreds of pages, the goal of this particular book was not an exhaustive look at Lincoln’s life, but rather a short glimpse at his thoughts and motivations. 152 48 2MB. Guelzo had to boil Lincoln down to his essence, so I feel like I got to know Lincoln better from this book, as a president and as a person. Abraham Lincoln, Lincoln is shown to be an Enlightenment figure, who struggled to create a common ground between a people focused on individual rights and a society eager to establish a certain moral, philosophical, and intellectual bedrock. Guelzo paints a marvelous portrait of this Lincoln--Lincoln the man of ideas--providing new insights into one of the giants of American history. Jefferson Davis, About the Series: Combining authority with wit, accessibility, and style, Very Short Introductions offer an introduction to some of life's most interesting topics. Report DMCA / Copyright. Excerpt from Book Report : Lincoln -- A Very Short Introduction When Americans -- including many students -- hear the name Abraham Lincoln, the first things that come to mind is his effort to free the slaves, his Gettysburg Address, his Emancipation Proclamation, and the untimely assassination of Lincoln. Beneath the surface of the apparently untutored and deceptively frank Abraham Lincoln ran private tunnels of self-taught study, a restless philosophical curiosity, and a profound grasp of the fundamentals of democracy. [Stanley Seals] A Report on: Allen C. Guelzo, Lincoln: A Short Introduction Abraham Lincoln, “the Great Emancipator”, “The Savoir of the Union”, is arguably the most iconic and important president in United States History. Lincoln, A Very Short Introduction. xv, 160 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 18 cm. It is required reading in the Civil War course I'm taking right now, and I thought it would be boring, but I ended up enjoying it so much that I slowly read and pondered every word. To see what your friends thought of this book. The country maintained the shape of its original thirteen colonies, with a … If Lincoln was famous for reading aloud from joke books, Guelzo shows that he also plunged deeply into the mainstream of nineteenth-century liberal democratic thought. popular sovereignty, Your current browser may not support copying via this button. If Lincoln was famous for reading aloud from joke books, Guelzo shows that he also plunged deeply into the mainstream of nineteenth-century liberal democratic thought. This complicates things and makes Lincoln a controversial figure in some respects. For my Civil War class, I had to read this book. It also provides insights into slavery and it's abolition that every American should know. While a lesser book would merely present facts and minutiae about Lincoln's life and presidency, this has a satisfying narrative arc and provides international historical context for his principles and politics. Andrew Jackson, Lincoln. 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Guelzo offers a penetrating look into the mind of one of our greatest presidents. While some biographies of Lincoln stretch hundreds of pages, the goal of this particular book was not an exhaustive look at Lincoln’s life, but rather a short glimpse at his thoughts and motivations. author The books are concise introductions to particular subjects, intended for a general audience but written by experts. All rights reserved. I know a lot of people who know a lot about Lincoln, and I know some things about him, but I could know a lot more. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Now, in Lincoln: A Very Short Introduction, the award-winning Lincoln authority Allen C. Guelzo offers a penetrating look into the mind of one of our greatest presidents. If Lincoln was famous for reading aloud from joke books, Guelzo shows that he also plunged deeply into the mainstream of nineteenth-century liberal democratic thought. Beneath the surface of the apparently untutored and deceptively frank Abraham Lincoln ran private tunnels of self-taught study, a restless philosophical curiosity, and a profound grasp of the fundamentals of democracy. Now, in Lincoln: A Very Short Introduction, the award-winning Lincoln authority Allen C. Guelzo offers a penetrating look into the mind of one of our greatest presidents. Welcome back. Beneath the surface of the apparently untutored and deceptively frank Abraham Lincoln ran private tunnels of self-taught study, a restless philosophical curiosity, and a profound grasp of the fundamentals of democracy. Dr. Guelzo mentions that there is very little evidence from Lincoln, as he did not keep a diary as most people did in that day. Thomas Jefferson, This 128 page biography of Lincoln is extraordinary. Therefore, the evidence that we do have come in the form of letters and speeches. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. 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