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100 1 _aStephenson, Nathaniel W.
_q(Nathaniel Wright),
_d1867-1935
245 1 0 _aAbraham Lincoln and the Union: A Chronicle of the Embattled North
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2001
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aChronicles of America series; v. 29
500 _aRelease date is 2001-09-01
508 _aProduced by The James J. Kelly Library Of St. Gregory's University, Alev Akman, Dianne Bean, Alison Henry, and David Widger
520 _a"Abraham Lincoln and the Union: A Chronicle of the Embattled North" by Nathaniel W. Stephenson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book examines the complex socio-political landscape of the United States during the Civil War era, focusing particularly on the divisions between the North and the South, and the pivotal role Abraham Lincoln played in the preservation of the Union. This work seeks to answer critical questions about the reasons behind the war and the successes of Lincoln's government. At the start of the narrative, the author lays the groundwork for understanding the deep-seated divisions within the United States post-Compromise of 1850, as articulated by historical figures like Senator Benjamin Wade. He identifies these divisions not only as a conflict over slavery but as part of a broader sectional consciousness that reflected differences in labor ideologies and political ambitions. The opening portion delves into the evolving identities of the North and South, touching on key political figures, the role of prominent political parties of the time, and the fundamental question of national existence that ultimately led to war. The reader is introduced to themes of sectionalism, democracy, and the interplay of personal and political motives that shaped this tumultuous period in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
653 _aUnited States -- Politics and government -- 1861-1865
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2836
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