** "The Papers and Writings of Abraham Lincoln — Volume 5: 1858-1862" by Abraham Lincoln, is a historical compilation that shines a light on a pivotal era in America through the words of one of its most influential figures. Through letters and speeches, readers witness Lincoln's evolving perspective on the key political challenges of his time, most notably the expansion of slavery and the growing divide within the nation. From his home in Springfield, Illinois, Lincoln engages in strategic political correspondence, analyzing public sentiment, electoral tactics, and complex relationships with other leaders. He grapples with the implications of court rulings and fiercely advocates for the preservation of civil liberties against the spread of slavery, famously declaring the country cannot endure if fundamentally split on the issue. This collection paints a portrait of a thoughtful and astute leader deeply engaged in the political battles that would define his presidency. **
The Papers and Writings of Abraham Lincoln — Volume 5: 1858-1862
By Abraham Lincoln
** Experience a nation on the brink of conflict through the personal writings of a leader grappling with slavery, political division, and the fate of a fractured country.
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About the AuthorAbraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States, serving from 1861 until his assassination in 1865. He led the United States through the American Civil War, defending the nation as a constitutional union, defeating the Confederacy, playing a major role in the abolition of slavery, expanding the power of the federal government, and modernizing the U.S. economy.
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States, serving from 1861 until his assassination in 1865. He led the United States through the American Civil War, defending the nation as a constitutional union, defeating the Confederacy, playing a major role in the abolition of slavery, expanding the power of the federal government, and modernizing the U.S. economy.
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