Harold Holzer Lincoln (Paperback)

Description: Further DetailsTitle: LincolnCondition: NewSubtitle: How Abraham Lincoln Ended Slavery in America: A Companion Book for Young Readers to the Steven Spielberg FilmISBN-10: 0062265113EAN: 9780062265111ISBN: 9780062265111Publisher: CollinsFormat: PaperbackRelease Date: 07/02/2013Description: How did President Abraham Lincoln come to believe that slavery was "morally wrong," and that Congress needed to pass a law to abolish it once and for all What did he do in January 1865—three months before he was assassinated—to ensure passage of the Thirteenth Amendment This fast-paced, riveting book answers these questions and more as it tells the story of Lincoln's life and times from his upbringing in Kentucky and Illinois, through his work as a lawyer and congressman, to his candidacies and victory in two Presidential elections. It also describes Lincoln's duties in the Civil War as Commander-in-Chief, his actions as President, and his relationships with his family, his political allies and rivals, and the public who voted for and against him. Harold Holzer makes an important era in American history come alive for readers of all ages. An official companion to Steven Spielberg's Oscar® award-winning film Lincoln, the book also includes thirty historical photographs, a chronology, a cast of characters, texts of selected Lincoln writings and speeches, a bibliography, and a foreword by the author about his experience working as a consultant on the movie.Language: EnglishCountry/Region of Manufacture: USItem Height: 203mmItem Length: 136mmItem Width: 13mmItem Weight: 184gAuthor: Harold HolzerGenre: Films & TVTopic: HistoryRelease Year: 2013 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.

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