Memories of Lincoln and the splintering of American political thought /
Parry-Giles, Shawn J.,1960-author.
Kaufer, David S.,author.
"Explores how memories of Lincoln became an important form of political rhetoric, and how divergent schools of U.S. political thought came to recruit Lincoln as their standard-bearer"--Provided by publisher.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 161-206) and index.
Introduction : memories of Lincoln and the clash of republican and democratic principles -- Memories of Lincoln and the press -- Memories of Lincoln and character -- Memories of Lincoln and style -- Memories of Lincoln and class mobility -- Conclusion : memories of Lincoln and the presidency.
"Explores how memories of Lincoln became an important form of political rhetoric, and how divergent schools of U.S. political thought came to recruit Lincoln as their standard-bearer"--Provided by publisher.
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865.
Rhetoric
Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.)
Politics and government.
Rhetoric