Abraham Lincoln: A Constitutional Biography

George Anastaplo

Rowman & Littlefield, 2001 - Biography & Autobiography - 373 pages

This text looks at the development, impact and legacy of Lincoln's legal and constitutional thought. The author describes how the president managed to keep the USA united and demonstrates Lincoln's continuing and profound influence on modern American society, law, and politics.

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Contents

• The Declaration of Independence An Introduction: 9
• The Declaration of Independence On Rights and Duties: 29
• The Northwest Ordinance: 37
• Slavery and the Federal Convention of 1787: 49
• The Common Law and the Organization of Government: 67
• Alexis de Tocqueville on Democracy in America: 79
• John C Calhoun and Slavery: 111
• Southern Illinoiss Abraham Lincoln: 121
• The Poetry of Abraham Lincoln: 133
• The House Divided Speech: 147
• The LincolnDouglas Debates: 155
• The First Inaugural Address: 175
• The Fourth of July Message to Congress: 183
• The Emancipation Proclamation: 195
• The Gettysburg Address: 227
• The Second Inaugural Address: 241
• Abraham Lincolns Legacies: 249
• Epilogue: 255
• Notes: 261
• Index: 359
• About the Author: 371

Bibliographic information

• Title: Abraham Lincoln: A Constitutional Biography; G - Reference,Information and Interdisciplinary Subjects Series
• Author: George Anastaplo
• Edition: illustrated
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield, 2001
• ISBN: 0847694321, 9780847694327
• Length: 373 pages
• Subjects: Biography & Autobiography / Political; Biography & Autobiography / Presidents & Heads of State; History / United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877)