Big Enough to Be Inconsistent
| Author | : George M Fredrickson |
| Publisher | : Harvard University Press |
| Total Pages | : 169 |
| Release | : 2009-06-30 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780674033733 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0674033736 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (736 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Big Enough to Be Inconsistent by : George M Fredrickson
Download or read book Big Enough to Be Inconsistent written by George M Fredrickson and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2009-06-30 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focuses on the most controversial aspect of Lincoln's thought and politics - his attitudes and actions regarding slavery and race. Drawing attention to the limitations of Lincoln's judgment and policies without denying his magnitude, the book provides the most comprehensive and even-handed account available of Lincoln's contradictory treatment of black Americans in matters of slavery in the South and basic civil rights in the North.
