Lincoln and the Emancipation Proclamation in American history
By: David M. Holford.
Series: In American history
Publisher: Enslow Publishers
Published: 2002
Place of publication: Berkely Heights, NJ
Language: eng
Number of pages: 128
Subjects: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 -- Juvenile literature.; United States. President (1861-1865 : Lincoln). -- Juvenile literature.; Emancipation Proclamation.; Slaves -- Emancipation -- United States -- Juvenile literature.; Slavery -- History.; United States -- Politics and government -- 1861-1865 -- Juvenile literature.; United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.
Genres: Juvenile literature.
Description: Examines the history of the Emancipation Proclamation, showing its creation as a war measure designed to bring the southern states back to the Union and discussing its effectiveness in freeing the slaves.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 126) and index.