Author:
White, Ronald C. (Ronald Cedric), 1939-
Edition Statement:1st ed.
Imprint:New York : Random House, c2009.
Descriptionxvii, 796 p. : ill., maps ; 25 cm.
Note:A. Lincoln and the promise of America -- Undistinguished families 1809-16 -- Persistent in learning 1816-30 -- Rendering myself worthy of their esteem 1831-34 -- The whole people of Sangamon 1834-37 -- Without contemplating consequences 1837-42 -- A matter of profound wonder 1831-42 -- The truth is, I would like to go very much 1843-46 -- My best impression of the truth 1847-49 -- As a peacemaker the lawyer has a superior opportunity 1849-52 -- Let no one be deceived 1852-56 -- A house divided 1856-58 -- The eternal struggle between these two principles 1858 -- The taste is in my mouth, a little 1858-60 -- Justice and fairness to all May 1860-November 1860 -- An humble instrument in the hands of the Almighty November 1860-February 1861 -- We must not be enemies February 1861-April 1861 -- A people's contest April 1861-July 1861 -- The bottom is out of the tub July 1861-January 1862 -- We are coming, father Abraham January 1862-July 1862 -- We must think anew July 1862-December 1862 -- What will the country say? January 1863-May 1863 -- You say you will not fight to free Negroes May 1863-September 1863 -- A new birth of freedom September 1863-March 1864 -- The will of God prevails March 1864-November 1864 -- With malice toward none, with charity for all December 1864-April 1865.
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references (p. [745]-764) and index.
