Book news: Celebrate Presidents Day, read all about Lincoln
By Dave
February 6th, 2009 | Leave a comment
The name of Abraham Lincoln has been invoked quite a bit these days, with President Barack Obama citing Lincoln as one of his favorite subjects. Being hailed as the savior of the nation and abolisher of slavery might tend to give a fairly monochromatic view of Lincoln and, by extension, the Civil War.
But as with most historical and political watershed moments, appearances can be deceiving. Distilling Lincoln into a few short phrases really don’t do him or his moment in history justice.
William Safire writes:
For someone who wants to brush up on Lincoln, or who feels an urge to introduce a young family member to the practical world of democratic idealism, where best to start? How do potential Civil War buffs get a handle on what can become an enriching, lifelong enterprise?
For more, Read on.
