A new birth of freedom
Subtitle: Abraham Lincoln and the coming of the Civil War
By: Harry V. Jaffa.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Published: 2000
Place of publication: Lanham, Md
Language: eng
Number of pages: 549
Subjects: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865; Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865; Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 -- Inauguration, 1861; Presidents -- United States -- Election -- 1860; United States -- Politics and government -- 1861-1865
Description: "Harry V. Jaffa illuminates Lincoln's understanding of the concepts of self-government, equality, and statesmanship, and he offers penetrating insights into Lincoln's refutation of the political philosophy and constitutional interpretations of John C. Calhoun and the southern secessionists.

A New Birth of Freedom is a work of major importance that will require all Americans to reevaluate their understanding of Abraham Lincoln, especially his decision to prosecute the bloodiest war of American history."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 489-535) and index.