Abraham Lincoln: A Constitutional Biography; Author: Anastaplo, George; Hardback; Book

Author: Anastaplo, George
Hardback; Book
400 pages
Published: September 1999
Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 0847694313

Renowned scholar George Anastaplo describes a side of Abraham Lincoln that previous biographers have overlooked: the development and legacy of his legal and constitutional thought. With eloquent insights into Lincoln's intellect and the issues dividing the country he led, Anastaplo describes how the 16th president successfully managed the impossible task of keeping the world's greatest democracy united. Anastaplo also demonstrates Lincoln's continuing and profound influence on modern American society, law, and politics, and he shows readers the lessons this fascinating man can stillteach Americans about coping with our own divisive times.This text looks at the development, impact and legacy of Lincoln's legal and constitutional thought. The author describes how the president managed to keep the USA united and demonstrates Lincoln's continuing and profound influence on modern American society, law, and politics.