Lincoln As Hero

Author : Frank J. Williams
Publisher : SIU Press
Page : 141 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2012-11-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9780809332182

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Lincoln as Hero by Frank J. Williams Pdf

Most Americans have considered, and still consider, Abraham Lincoln to be a heroic figure. From his humble beginnings to his leadership of a divided nation during the Civil War to his early efforts in abolishing slavery, Lincoln’s legacy is one of deep personal and political courage. In this unique and concise retelling of many of the key moments and achievements of Lincoln’s life and work, Frank J. Williams explores in detail what it means to be a hero and how Lincoln embodied the qualities Americans look for in their heroes. Lincoln as Hero shows how—whether it was as president, lawyer, or schoolboy—Lincoln extolled the foundational virtues of American society. Williams describes the character and leadership traits that define American heroism, including ideas and beliefs, willpower, pertinacity, the ability to communicate, and magnanimity. Using both celebrated episodes and lesser-known anecdotes from Lincoln’s life and achievements, Williams presents a wide-ranging analysis of these traits as they were demonstrated in Lincoln’s rise, starting with his self-education as a young man and moving on to his training and experience as a lawyer, his entry onto the political stage, and his burgeoning grasp of military tactics and leadership. Williams also examines in detail how Lincoln embodied heroism in standing against secession and fighting to preserve America’s great democratic experiment. With a focused sense of justice and a great respect for the mandates of both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, Lincoln came to embrace freedom for the enslaved, and his Emancipation Proclamation led the way for the Thirteenth Amendment, which abolished slavery. Lincoln’s legacy as a hero and secular saint was secured when his lifeended by assassination as the Civil War was drawing to a close Touching on Lincoln’s humor and his quest for independence, justice, and equality, Williams outlines the path Lincoln took to becoming a great leader and an American hero, showing readers why his heroism is still relevant. True heroes, Williams argues, are successful not just by the standards of their own time but also through achievements that transcend their own eras and resonate throughout history—with their words and actions living on in our minds, if we are imaginative, and in our actions, if we are wise. Univeristy Press Books for Public and Secondary Schools 2013 edition

Author : Barry Schwartz
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 411 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2008-11-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780226741901

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Abraham Lincoln in the Post-Heroic Era by Barry Schwartz Pdf

By the 1920s, Abraham Lincoln had transcended the lingering controversies of the Civil War to become a secular saint, honored in North and South alike for his steadfast leadership in crisis. Throughout the Great Depression and World War II, Lincoln was invoked countless times as a reminder of America’s strength and wisdom, a commanding ideal against which weary citizens could see their own hardships in perspective. But as Barry Schwartz reveals in Abraham Lincoln in the Post-Heroic Era, those years represent the apogee of Lincoln’s prestige. The decades following World War II brought radical changes to American culture, changes that led to the diminishing of all heroes—Lincoln not least among them. As Schwartz explains, growing sympathy for the plight of racial minorities, disenchantment with the American state, the lessening of patriotism in the wake of the Vietnam War, and an intensifying celebration of diversity, all contributed to a culture in which neither Lincoln nor any single person could be a heroic symbol for all Americans. Paradoxically, however, the very culture that made Lincoln an object of indifference, questioning, criticism, and even ridicule was a culture of unprecedented beneficence and inclusion, where racial, ethnic, and religious groups treated one another more fairly and justly than ever before. Thus, as the prestige of the Great Emancipator shrank, his legacy of equality continued to flourish. Drawing on a stunning range of sources—including films, cartoons, advertisements, surveys, shrine visitations, public commemorations, and more—Schwartz documents the decline of Lincoln’s public standing, asking throughout whether there is any path back from this post-heroic era. Can a new generation of Americans embrace again their epic past, including great leaders whom they know to be flawed? As the 2009 Lincoln Bicentennial approaches, readers will discover here a stirring reminder that Lincoln, as a man, still has much to say to us—about our past, our present, and our possible futures.

Author : Michael Klein
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2016-02-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1530237653

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Abraham Lincoln by Michael Klein Pdf

Abraham Lincoln: The Man and The Hero Is the story of Abraham Lincoln as amazing and astonishing as we are led to believe? Was there more to him as President than just being assassinated? As we explore the story of Abraham Lincoln we will see how this was an individual that went against the grain and managed to rise to the top of the country from the most humble of beginnings. This was an individual who managed to succeed against adversity from his early failures in the political world and yet was still able to achieve greatness while always sticking to his principles. Abraham Lincoln is not a complex character, but a man who felt strongly on a number of different points and fought to the bitter end to improve the lives of the everyday American. Fighting against the concept of slavery and desperate to keep the Union together, his life was filled with ups and downs that are able to tell us so much about the man that your idea of what made him tick will change as you get to learn more about what he was like as a person. There was indeed more to him than just being assassinated and you will see why modern day America has so much to thank him for.

Author : Brad Meltzer,Josh Mensch
Publisher : Flatiron Books
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2019-01-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9781250130341

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The First Conspiracy by Brad Meltzer,Josh Mensch Pdf

Taking place during the most critical period of our nation’s birth, The First Conspiracy tells a remarkable and previously untold piece of American history that not only reveals George Washington’s character, but also illuminates the origins of America’s counterintelligence movement that led to the modern day CIA. In 1776, an elite group of soldiers were handpicked to serve as George Washington’s bodyguards. Washington trusted them; relied on them. But unbeknownst to Washington, some of them were part of a treasonous plan. In the months leading up to the Revolutionary War, these traitorous soldiers, along with the Governor of New York, William Tryon, and Mayor David Mathews, launched a deadly plot against the most important member of the military: George Washington himself. This is the story of the secret plot and how it was revealed. It is a story of leaders, liars, counterfeiters, and jailhouse confessors. It also shows just how hard the battle was for George Washington and how close America was to losing the Revolutionary War. In this historical page-turner, New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer teams up with American history writer and documentary television producer, Josh Mensch to unravel the shocking true story behind what has previously been a footnote in the pages of history. Drawing on extensive research, Meltzer and Mensch capture in riveting detail how George Washington not only defeated the most powerful military force in the world, but also uncovered the secret plot against him in the tumultuous days leading up to July 4, 1776. Praise for The First Conspiracy: "This is American history at its finest, a gripping story of spies, killers, counterfeiters, traitors?and a mysterious prostitute who may or may not have even existed. Anyone with an interest in American history will love this book." —Douglas Preston, #1 bestselling author of The Lost City of the Monkey God “A wonderful book about leadership?and it shows why George Washington and his moral lessons are just as vital today. What a book. You’ll love it.” —President George H.W. Bush “This is an important book: a fascinating largely unknown chapter of our hazardous beginning, a reminder of why counterintelligence matters, and a great read.” —President Bill Clinton

Author : Brian Kilmeade
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2021-11-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9780525540601

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The President and the Freedom Fighter by Brian Kilmeade Pdf

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The New York Times bestselling author of George Washington's Secret Six and Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates turns to two other heroes of the nation: Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. In The President and the Freedom Fighter, Brian Kilmeade tells the little-known story of how two American heroes moved from strong disagreement to friendship, and in the process changed the entire course of history. Abraham Lincoln was White, born impoverished on a frontier farm. Frederick Douglass was Black, a child of slavery who had risked his life escaping to freedom in the North. Neither man had a formal education, and neither had had an easy path to influence. No one would have expected them to become friends—or to transform the country. But Lincoln and Douglass believed in their nation’s greatness. They were determined to make the grand democratic experiment live up to its ideals. Lincoln’s problem: he knew it was time for slavery to go, but how fast could the country change without being torn apart? And would it be possible to get rid of slavery while keeping America’s Constitution intact? Douglass said no, that the Constitution was irredeemably corrupted by slavery—and he wanted Lincoln to move quickly. Sharing little more than the conviction that slavery was wrong, the two men’s paths eventually converged. Over the course of the Civil War, they’d endure bloodthirsty mobs, feverish conspiracies, devastating losses on the battlefield, and a growing firestorm of unrest that would culminate on the fields of Gettysburg. As he did in George Washington's Secret Six, Kilmeade has transformed this nearly forgotten slice of history into a dramatic story that will keep you turning the pages to find out how these two heroes, through their principles and patience, not only changed each other, but made America truly free for all.

Author : Brad Meltzer
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2014-01-14
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780698164758

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I am Abraham Lincoln by Brad Meltzer Pdf

The sixteenth US president Abraham Lincoln is the 1st hero in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 8. Abraham Lincoln always spoke about fairness, and thus he led the country to abolish slavery. This book follows him from childhood to the presidency, including the Civil War and his legendary Gettysburg Address. This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are: • A timeline of key events in the hero’s history • Photos that bring the story more fully to life • Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable • Childhood moments that influenced the hero • Facts that make great conversation-starters • A character trait that made the person heroic and that readers can aspire to You’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!

Author : Amor Towles
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 593 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2021-10-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780735222373

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The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles Pdf

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER More than ONE MILLION copies sold A TODAY Show Read with Jenna Book Club Pick A New York Times Notable Book, and Chosen by Oprah Daily, Time, NPR, The Washington Post, Bill Gates and Barack Obama as a Best Book of the Year “Wise and wildly entertaining . . . permeated with light, wit, youth.” —The New York Times Book Review “A classic that we will read for years to come.” —Jenna Bush Hager, Read with Jenna book club “Fantastic. Set in 1954, Towles uses the story of two brothers to show that our personal journeys are never as linear or predictable as we might hope.” —Bill Gates “A real joyride . . . elegantly constructed and compulsively readable.” —NPR The bestselling author of A Gentleman in Moscow and Rules of Civility and master of absorbing, sophisticated fiction returns with a stylish and propulsive novel set in 1950s America In June, 1954, eighteen-year-old Emmett Watson is driven home to Nebraska by the warden of the juvenile work farm where he has just served fifteen months for involuntary manslaughter. His mother long gone, his father recently deceased, and the family farm foreclosed upon by the bank, Emmett's intention is to pick up his eight-year-old brother, Billy, and head to California where they can start their lives anew. But when the warden drives away, Emmett discovers that two friends from the work farm have hidden themselves in the trunk of the warden's car. Together, they have hatched an altogether different plan for Emmett's future, one that will take them all on a fateful journey in the opposite direction—to the City of New York. Spanning just ten days and told from multiple points of view, Towles's third novel will satisfy fans of his multi-layered literary styling while providing them an array of new and richly imagined settings, characters, and themes. “Once again, I was wowed by Towles’s writing—especially because The Lincoln Highway is so different from A Gentleman in Moscow in terms of setting, plot, and themes. Towles is not a one-trick pony. Like all the best storytellers, he has range. He takes inspiration from famous hero’s journeys, including The Iliad, The Odyssey, Hamlet, Huckleberry Finn, and Of Mice and Men. He seems to be saying that our personal journeys are never as linear or predictable as an interstate highway. But, he suggests, when something (or someone) tries to steer us off course, it is possible to take the wheel.” – Bill Gates

Author : James M. McPherson
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2008-10-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9781440652455

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Tried by War by James M. McPherson Pdf

"James M. McPherson’s Tried by War is a perfect primer . . . for anyone who wishes to under­stand the evolution of the president’s role as commander in chief. Few histo­rians write as well as McPherson, and none evoke the sound of battle with greater clarity." —The New York Times Book Review The Pulitzer Prize–winning author reveals how Lincoln won the Civil War and invented the role of commander in chief as we know it As we celebrate the bicentennial of Lincoln's birth, this study by preeminent, bestselling Civil War historian James M. McPherson provides a rare, fresh take on one of the most enigmatic figures in American history. Tried by War offers a revelatory (and timely) portrait of leadership during the greatest crisis our nation has ever endured. Suspenseful and inspiring, this is the story of how Lincoln, with almost no previous military experience before entering the White House, assumed the powers associated with the role of commander in chief, and through his strategic insight and will to fight changed the course of the war and saved the Union.

Author : Harold Holzer,Craig L. Symonds,Frank J. Williams
Publisher : Fordham Univ Press
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2015-03-02
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780823265640

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Exploring Lincoln by Harold Holzer,Craig L. Symonds,Frank J. Williams Pdf

In these 16 essays, Lincoln scholars offer fresh perspectives and revealing new research on the life and times of America’s greatest president. Ubiquitous and enigmatic, the historical Lincoln, the literary Lincoln, even the cinematic Lincoln have all proved both fascinating and irresistible. Though some 16,000 books have been written about him, there is always more to say, new aspects of his life to consider, new facets of his persona to explore. Exploring Lincoln offers a selection of sixteen enlightening and entertaining papers presented at the Lincoln Forum symposia over the past three years. Shining new light on particular aspects of Lincoln’s life and his tragically abbreviated presidency—from his work on the campaign trail to his fraught relationship with General McClellan to Mary Lincoln’s mental health—Exploring Lincoln presents a compelling snapshot of current Lincoln scholarship and a fascinating window into understanding America’s greatest president.

Author : Howard Jones
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1999-01-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0803225822

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Abraham Lincoln and a New Birth of Freedom by Howard Jones Pdf

No one has fully examined Lincoln's impact on Civil War diplomacy, particularly as it derived from his constantly evolving views toward slavery and the way these ideas fitted into his concept of the Union. In 1945 Jay Monaghan published his classic work, A Diplomat in Carpet Slippers: Abraham Lincoln Deals with Foreign Affairs, but it rested almost entirely on American sources and reflected both a Union and a Lincoln bias. Moreover, Monaghan brought insufficient focus to Lincoln's efforts to tie antislavery to the creation of a better Union. This gap in the historiography of the period proviedes the rationale for this book. - Prologue.

Author : Elbridge Streeter Brooks
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1902
Category : Frontier and pioneer life
ISBN : OCLC:1045983684

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The Heroic Life of Abraham Lincoln by Elbridge Streeter Brooks Pdf

Author : The History Hour
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2019-06-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 107349098X

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Abraham Lincoln by The History Hour Pdf

Most typical people will look up to Presidents of our country like they are above us, on a pedestal. Maybe not so much today as they did in Lincoln's time, but today we have so much media to broadcast their sins and shortcomings at a minute notice, so we are ready to burn them at stake for the very sins and weaknesses for which many of us are committing ourselves. Was Abraham Lincoln the same when he met the people he served? Did he feel that he was above anyone? In this book, you will be able to find out about his lowly beginnings, about his family, how they had to move so often when he was but a lad, how badly he wanted to attend school and how he finally met and married Mary Todd. You will find out about them having four children and what the future held for each of them. Inside you'll read about Abraham Lincoln's Early Days The Lincolns Move to Illinois The Lincoln Boys The Madness of Mary Lincoln Questionable Rumors About Lincoln On the Road to the Presidency Wartime politics Lincoln's Final Hours And much more!You will also find out how Mary Todd Lincoln's insanity affected her, their children and President Lincoln. You will learn about his climb in political life to President. And you will discover that it was then as it is now, some of the people loved him, and some of them hated him. You will find out about some of the rumors and gossips attached to Mary and Abraham Lincoln. I will leave it to you in making up your mind as to what you believe. Please enjoy what this book holds for you.

Author : H. W. Brands
Publisher : Anchor
Page : 481 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2021-10-12
Category : History
ISBN : 9780525563457

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The Zealot and the Emancipator by H. W. Brands Pdf

From the acclaimed historian and bestselling author: a page-turning account of the epic struggle over slavery as embodied by John Brown and Abraham Lincoln—two men moved to radically different acts to confront our nation’s gravest sin. John Brown was a charismatic and deeply religious man who heard the God of the Old Testament speaking to him, telling him to destroy slavery by any means. When Congress opened Kansas territory to slavery in 1854, Brown raised a band of followers to wage war. His men tore pro-slavery settlers from their homes and hacked them to death with broadswords. Three years later, Brown and his men assaulted the federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Virginia, hoping to arm slaves with weapons for a race war that would cleanse the nation of slavery. Brown’s violence pointed ambitious Illinois lawyer and former officeholder Abraham Lincoln toward a different solution to slavery: politics. Lincoln spoke cautiously and dreamed big, plotting his path back to Washington and perhaps to the White House. Yet his caution could not protect him from the vortex of violence Brown had set in motion. After Brown’s arrest, his righteous dignity on the way to the gallows led many in the North to see him as a martyr to liberty. Southerners responded with anger and horror to a terrorist being made into a saint. Lincoln shrewdly threaded the needle between the opposing voices of the fractured nation and won election as president. But the time for moderation had passed, and Lincoln’s fervent belief that democracy could resolve its moral crises peacefully faced its ultimate test. The Zealot and the Emancipator is the thrilling account of how two American giants shaped the war for freedom.

Author : Carin T. Ford
Publisher : Enslow Elementary
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2002-01-16
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0766020002

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Abraham Lincoln by Carin T. Ford Pdf

A biography of our sixteenth president, who guided the nation during its bloodiest fight, the Civil War, and whose life was cut short by an assassin.

Author : Austin Brooks
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 46 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2016-05-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1533480125

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Abraham Lincoln by Austin Brooks Pdf

Discover the lessons from Abraham LIncoln that can transform your life! No one better exemplifies the promise of the American dream than Abraham Lincoln. Born the son of a farmer, Abraham Lincoln could only rely on himself if he wanted to change his station in the world. This biography will follow the rise of an unassuming child who would come to successfully manage the greatest crisis in American history. Without education or experience, Lincoln brought together a successful team that oversaw the emancipation of the slaves, the war between the North and the South, and the reconstruction of half of the country. This book will offer you lessons that can be taken from Lincoln's life and applied to your own. Learn how to manage opposing viewpoints among co-workers, how to balance the different demands of you daily life, and about what Lincoln referred to as his "doctrine of necessity." So are you ready to learn from the Abraham Lincoln's life? Are you interested in learning about leadership and conflict management? And most importantly, are you ready to change your life? All this and more in this fascinating book. Here is a preview of what you will learn... Inauspicious Beginnings: Lincoln As A Child On His Own: Lincoln's Time In New Salem A Self-Made Man: Lincoln's Stature Grows Lincoln As A Young Lawyero The Changing Times: Victory Amongst Defeat Ruling A Divided Nation: Lincoln First Term Reuniting The Country: Lincoln's Second Term Purchase your copy today!