American public philosophy and the mystery of Lincolnism /
Sands, Eric C.,1975-
Columbia, Mo. ; London : University of Missouri Press,
c2009.
"Examines why the Republican Party was unable to sustain Lincoln's ideas and why neither Republicans nor Democrats were able to formulate an alternative public philosophy to Lincolnism. Sand describes how radical Republicans and purist Democrats battled for control of America's public philosophy, and how moderate Republicans and legitimist Democrats placed issue and policy debates over ideology"--Provided by publisher.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 205-218) and index.
"Examines why the Republican Party was unable to sustain Lincoln's ideas and why neither Republicans nor Democrats were able to formulate an alternative public philosophy to Lincolnism. Sand describes how radical Republicans and purist Democrats battled for control of America's public philosophy, and how moderate Republicans and legitimist Democrats placed issue and policy debates over ideology"--Provided by publisher.
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- )
Democratic Party (U.S.)
Political science
Political science