Lincoln on the Civil War Commemorating the 150th anniversary of
the beginning of the American Civil War. This well-rounded
selection of Abraham Lincoln's finest speeches combines the
classic and obscure, the lyrical and historical, and the
inspirational and intellectual to present a historical arc
marking periods of the Civil War-crisis, outbreak, escalation,
victory, and Reconstruction. Addressing the conflict's multiple
aspects-the issue of slavery, state versus federal power, the
meaning of the Constitution, civic duty, death, and freedom-this
elegant keepsake collection will make a wonderful inspirational
gift for professed Lincoln fans, Civil War buffs, and lovers of
rhetorical genius. A Note on the Texts Address to the Young
Men's Lyceum of Springfield, Illinois, January 27, 1838 "House
Divided" Speech at Springfield, Illinois, June 16, 1858 Address
at Cooper Institute, New York, New York, February 27, 1860
Speech at Independence Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,
February 22, 1861 First Inaugural Addres