Lincoln At Gettysburg: The Words That Remade America

Lincoln At Gettysburg: The Words That Remade America

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This Pulitzer Prize-winning historical analysis, Lincoln At Gettysburg: The Words That Remade America, meticulously reconstructs the context and enduring impact of Abraham Lincoln's iconic address. It argues that Lincoln, in a mere 272 words, fundamentally redefined the purpose of the Civil War and the very essence of American nationhood. The work presents a compelling intellectual history, illustrating how the Gettysburg Address transformed the understanding of liberty and equality in the United States. Wills uncovers the philosophical underpinnings and rhetorical brilliance that cemented the speech's place as a cornerstone of American political thought, offering a profound examination of its immediate reception and lasting legacy.

Author: Garry Wills
Format: Paperback
Published: 1992, The Easton Press

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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

This Pulitzer Prize-winning historical analysis, Lincoln At Gettysburg: The Words That Remade America, meticulously reconstructs the context and enduring impact of Abraham Lincoln's iconic address. It argues that Lincoln, in a mere 272 words, fundamentally redefined the purpose of the Civil War and the very essence of American nationhood. The work presents a compelling intellectual history, illustrating how the Gettysburg Address transformed the understanding of liberty and equality in the United States. Wills uncovers the philosophical underpinnings and rhetorical brilliance that cemented the speech's place as a cornerstone of American political thought, offering a profound examination of its immediate reception and lasting legacy.