American Public Philosophy and the Mystery of Lincolnism
Author | : Eric C. Sands |
Publisher | : University of Missouri Press |
Total Pages | : 235 |
Release | : 2009 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780826271907 |
ISBN-10 | : 0826271901 |
Rating | : 4/5 (01 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis American Public Philosophy and the Mystery of Lincolnism by : Eric C. Sands
Download or read book American Public Philosophy and the Mystery of Lincolnism written by Eric C. Sands and published by University of Missouri Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Examines why the Republican Party was unable to sustain Lincoln's ideas and why neither Republicans nor Democrats were able to formulate an alternative public philosophy to Lincolnism. Sand describes how radical Republicans and purist Democrats battled for control of America's public philosophy, and how moderate Republicans and legitimist Democrats placed issue and policy debates over ideology"--Provided by publisher.