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A Just and Generous Nation

Autor Harold Holzer, Norton Garfinkle
en Limba Engleză Hardback – 3 noi 2015
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.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9780465028306
ISBN-10: 0465028306
Pagini: 320
Dimensiuni: 157 x 239 x 30 mm
Greutate: 0.52 kg
Ediția:1
Editura: BASIC BOOKS

Descriere

A bold reassessment of Lincoln and the Civil War, revealing that the principles of economic freedom and a strong federal government inspired Lincoln then-and make his efforts relevant today