The Fiery Trial: Abraham Lincoln and American Slavery
by Eric Foner
Eric Foner explores Abraham Lincoln's evolving stance on slavery, tracing his journey from early political career through the Civil War and emancipation.
About This Book
The Fiery Trial examines Abraham Lincoln's complex relationship with the issue of slavery throughout his political career.
Eric Foner traces how Lincoln's thinking evolved from his early years through the Civil War and the Emancipation Proclamation.
The book places Lincoln within the broader context of 19th-century American politics and society.
Foner draws on extensive historical sources to present a nuanced portrait of Lincoln's approach to ending slavery.
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