The Jewel of Liberty: Abraham Lincoln's Re-Election and the End of Slavery by Da

Description: The Jewel of Liberty by David E. Long The Jewel of Liberty marks a milestone in Civil War and Lincoln history, combining in-depth research with challenging new arguments to present the case for the election of 1864 which returned Lincoln to office and cemented emancipation as the most important in American history. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Jewel of Liberty marks a milestone in Civil War and Lincoln history, combining in-depth research with challenging new arguments to present the case for the election of 1864 which returned Lincoln to office and cemented emancipation as the most important in American history. Had Lincoln lost, the Confederacy might have achieved its two main goals, independence as a nation and the perpetuation of slavery. Never in our past has the nature and future of the nation depended so much on the ballot box. Back Cover In this provocative new book, Dr. David E. Long is the first historian to investigate deeply the events of 1864 that eventually produced the November electoral result that re-ecected Lincoln and cemented emancipation. Author Biography David E. Long holds J.D. and Ph.D. degrees and is a professor of history at East Carolina University. His articles have appeared in Civil War Times Illustrated, Journal of Southern History, and other publications. In 2001 he provided commentary for the PBS miniseries Abraham and Mary Lincoln. Review "This Splendid book is the best account of Northern politics during the Civil War to hae appeared in years." -- James M McPherson, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Battle Day of Freedom "The Jesel of Liberty is the most important study of Lincoln and the Civil War to appear in more than a decade." -- Stephen B Oates, author of Abraham Lincoln Long Description The Jewel of Liberty marks a milestone in Civil War and Lincoln history, combining in-depth research with challenging new arguments to present the case for the election of 1864 which returned Lincoln to office and cemented emancipation as the most important in American history. Had Lincoln lost, the Confederacy might have achieved its two main goals, independence as a nation and the perpetuation of slavery. Never in our past has the nature and future of the nation depended so much on the ballot box. Review Text "This Splendid book is the best account of Northern politics during the Civil War to hae appeared in years." -- James M McPherson, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Battle Day of Freedom "The Jesel of Liberty is the most important study of Lincoln and the Civil War to appear in more than a decade." -- Stephen B Oates, author of Abraham Lincoln Details ISBN0811734412 Author David E. Long Short Title JEWEL OF LIBERTY Publisher Stackpole Books Language English ISBN-10 0811734412 ISBN-13 9780811734417 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2008 Imprint Stackpole Books Subtitle Abraham Lincolns Re-Election and the End of Slavery Birth 1937 Residence US Place of Publication Mechanicsburg DOI 10.1604/9780811734417 UK Release Date 2008-04-27 NZ Release Date 2008-04-27 Country of Publication United States Pages 400 DEWEY 973.708996073 Illustrations 41 Audience General AU Release Date 2008-04-26 Publication Date 2008-02-27 US Release Date 2008-02-27 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137144843;

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