Mr. Lincoln
Subtitle: The life of Abraham Lincoln
By: Allen C. Guelzo
Contributors: Teaching Company
Publisher: The Teaching Company
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Chantilly, Virginia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 186
ISBN-13: 9781598030112
Subjects: Political and social views; Presidents; Biography
Description: Professor Allen C. Guelzo Leads you on a tour of Lincoln's life, from his forebears' arrival in America through his legacy today. You will come to know Lincoln through the eyes of those who knew, lived with, and worked with him.

Professor Guelzo explores themes such as Lincoln's understanding of American politics; why he initially opposed slavery, and what propelled him into hte open opposition to slavery that led to his 1860 re-election; and the gifts of statesmanship and eloquence that equipped Lincoln to lead the nation throught the "fiery trial" of the Civil War.

For Lincol buffs and those simply wishing to kenow a giant of American history better, this course opens a compelling view into his thinking and career.
Notes: "Lecture transcript and course guidebook"--Cover.

Taught by Prof. Allen C. Guelzo, Director of Civil War Era Studies, Gettysburg College.

Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Professor Biography
pagenum: i; title: Course scope
pagenum: 1; label: Lecture 1
title: Young Man Lincoln
pagenum: 4; label: Lecture 2
title: Whig Meteor
pagenum: 17; label: Lecture 3
title: Lincoln, Law, and Politics
pagenum: 30; label: Lecture 4
title: The Mind of Abraham Lincoln
pagenum: 43; label: Lecture 5
title: Lincoln and Slavery
pagenum: 55; label: Lecture 6
title: The Great Debates
pagenum: 68; label: Lecture 7
title: Lincoln and Liberty, Too
pagenum: 80; label: Lecture 8
title: The Uncertain President
pagenum: 93; label: Lecture 9
title: The Emancipation Moment
pagenum: 106; label: Lecture 10
title: Lincoln's Triumph
pagenum: 119; label: Lecture 11
title: The President's Sword
pagenum: 131; label: Lecture 12
title: The Dream of Lincoln
pagenum: 146; title: Timeline
pagenum: 159; title: Biographical Notes
pagenum: 171; title: Bibliography
pagenum: 173; title: Glossary