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James M. Mcpherson

Abraham Lincoln and the Second American Revolution

James M. McphersonNonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 1983

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James M. Mcpherson

Abraham Lincoln and the Second American Revolution

Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 1983
Book Details
Pages

173

Format

Biography • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 1860s

Publication Year

1983

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

1430L

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Abraham Lincoln and the Second American Revolution by James M. McPherson is a collection of seven essays exploring Abraham Lincoln's transformative role in the Civil War, termed the "Second American Revolution." The essays delve into Lincoln's strategies, rhetoric, and moral integrity in abolishing slavery, reshaping national power structures, and redefining civil liberties and federal authority, ultimately shaping modern America. The book discusses slavery and war.

Informative

Inspirational

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.3

1,332 ratings

78%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

James M. McPherson's Abraham Lincoln and the Second American Revolution offers insightful analysis on Lincoln's transformative leadership during the Civil War, highlighting his impact on American democracy. Although praised for scholarly rigor and engaging prose, some readers find the essays repetitive and the arguments occasionally overstated.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Abraham Lincoln and the Second American Revolution?

A reader who appreciates insightful Civil War analysis, enjoys works by Yale historian David Blight, or has read McPherson's Battle Cry of Freedom, will find Abraham Lincoln and the Second American Revolution intriguing. Ideal for those interested in the transformative impact of Lincoln's presidency on American history.

4.3

1,332 ratings

78%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

173

Format

Biography • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 1860s

Publication Year

1983

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

1430L

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