Cloud, minnesota the son of paul and marguerite shaw paludan. Oct 02, 2014 in phillip shaw paludans work on lincoln and negro slavery, he clearly says that he doesnt feel that a lot more can be added to what we already know on lincolns take on slavery 10. For the succession crisis, see david potters lincoln and his party in the secession crisis, yale historical publications. All of this is what makes phillip shaw paludans the presidency of abraham lincoln, the twentyninth volume in the university press page end page 42 of kansass american presidency series, such an important moment in the current revival of lincoln studies. Recent books on the state of american politics underscore the resentment americans feel at governments that have grown bloated and indifferent. Buy the presidency of abraham lincoln american presidency series new ed by phillip shaw paludan isbn. Lincoln alone fills the screen, and throughout the book no reference is made to the washington newspapers, that great treasuretrove of political insights and infights, or to the letters and papers of members of congress. The essential starting point for lincolns presidency is phillip shaw paludans excellent the presidency of abraham lincoln american presidency series, while lincoln and the patronage focuses on the appointments he made.
The presidency of abraham lincoln by phillip shaw paludan. In that light, paludans view of lincolns presidency is constricted. The civil war and the limits of destruction write a book. Americans have had a highly complex lovehate relationship with politics, especially with political ideology. Presidency of abraham lincoln american presidency univ of kansas hardcover by paludan, phillip shaw may 1, 1994 hardcover paludan, phillip shaw on. Abraham lincoln chosen by civil war magazine as one of the 200 best books on the war, phillip. Phillip shaw paludan, january 26, 1938 august 1, 2007 was a professor of lincoln studies at the university of illinois, springfield, and a leading authority on the life and presidency of abraham lincoln. The presidency of abraham lincoln american presidency series by phillip shaw paludan and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Aug 02, 2007 springfield phillip shaw paludan, one of the nations foremost authorities on abraham lincoln and the civil war and historian at the university of illinois at springfield, died wednesday, august 1, after struggling with a long illness. As scottish historian hugh blair said, it is from private life, from familiar. Phillip shaw paludan makes a strong case that lincolns two goals, saving the union and ending slavery, were one and the same. Abraham lincolns life and work have inspired more books than any other historical figure except jesus and shakespeare and attracted some of americas most renowned writers. The commandersin chief, a panel chaired by gabor s.
There s a very interesting chapter on lincoln s early reconstruction plan, the ten percent plan, that began in louisiana in late 1863. Abraham lincolns life and work have inspired more books than any other historical figure except jesus and shakespeare and attracted some of americas most renowned. Heres what philip shaw paludan, an actual lincoln scholar, had to say about this book. Americans have had a highly complex lovehate relationship with politics.
For the succession crisis, see david potter s lincoln and his party in the secession crisis, yale historical publications. But few know him as well as phillip paludan, one of our nations foremost. This extremely wellwritten volume is a tribute not to a demigod but to a man. Paludan, phillip shaw interview and memoir the oral. Presidency of abraham lincoln american presidency univ of kansas hardcover by paludan, phillip shawmay 1, 1994 hardcover paludan, phillip shaw on. Complete summary of phillip shaw paludan s the presidency of abraham lincoln. Presidency of abraham lincoln american presidency univ of. Click to read more about the presidency of abraham lincoln by phillip shaw paludan. The presidency of abraham lincoln american presidency univ of kansas paperback paludan, phillip shaw published by university of kansas press 1994.
This is a continuation of the lincoln lore title index, which i have compiled from my collection of lincoln lore issues, first published by the lincoln national life insurance company and now published by the lincoln museum numbers 1801 present. Easier and the team that edited the collected works of. Dec 11, 2006 the essential starting point for lincoln s presidency is phillip shaw paludan s excellent the presidency of abraham lincoln american presidency series, while lincoln and the patronage focuses on the appointments he made. Abraham lincoln and the promise of america in this superb history of lincolns presidency, paludan has skillfully blended an engrossing narrative, incisive analysis, and inspiring commentary. Paludan recognizes that the conventional estimates of lincolns presidency have ignored. Buy a cheap copy of the presidency of abraham lincoln book by phillip shaw paludan. Frank and virginia williams collection of lincolniana mississippi state university. I just finished lincoln scholar phillip shaw paludan s the presidency of abraham lincoln 1994, part of the university of kansas press s american presidency series. Nov 02, 2010 yes, says phillip shaw paludan contends that abraham lincolns greatness exceeds that of all other american president because lincolns, in the fact of unparalleled challenges associated with the civil war, succeeded in preserving the union and freeing the slaves. The bulk of paludan s narrative retraces the military history of the civil war from the vantage point of the white house, showing lincoln s singleminded unity of political purpose and revealing the blunders of leadership that were often those of commanders lincoln appointed, but that in some cases were lincoln s owna decision to detach.
The bulk of paludans narrative retraces the military history of the civil war from the vantage point of the white house, showing lincolns singleminded unity of political purpose and revealing the blunders of leadership that were often those of commanders lincoln appointed, but that in some cases were lincolns own a decision to detach. His most recent book, the presidency of abraham lincoln, received the 1995 lincoln prize, the barondesslincoln award, and was a selection of both the history book club and the. Paludan recognizes that the conventional estimates of lincoln s presidency have ignored. Sep 23, 2007 the best one for the purposes of my study was philip shaw paludan, the presidency of abraham lincoln 1995, part of the university of kansas american presidency series. During this period he wrote four books on lincoln and the civil war era. Causes the election of the republican abraham lincoln to the presidency in november 1860 triggered a chain of events that within six months shattered the union and culminated in the outbreak of the civil war. It remains fascinating, disturbing and thoughtprovoking 150 years later. But few know him as well as phillip paludan, one of our nations foremost authorities on lincoln and the civil war. Phillip paludan has combined the findings of the social sciences with an. Paludan thought that lincoln believed that slavery was an immoral evil and that it threatened the union. Sep 28, 2008 lincoln and the cause of the civil war, slavery, are not in it. Richmond timesdispatch this book puts abraham lincoln back on the map of serious american historical. Lincoln, the civil war, and the new approvalratings.
Lincoln and the cause of the civil war, slavery, are not in it. Presidency univ of kansas paperback by phillip shaw paludan paperback. Paludans deft narrative covers the full sweep of northern wartime politics. Jan 01, 1994 according to phillip shaw paludan, professor of lincoln studies at the university of illinois, no president had larger challenges than abraham lincolns bold use of presidential powers and his interpretation and defense of the constitution as a means to hold the nation together set the standard for all future presidents to follow. Abraham lincoln s life and work have inspired more books than any other historical figure except jesus and shakespeare and attracted some of americas most renowned writers. Abraham lincolns life and work have inspired more books than any other historical figure except jesus and shakespeare. Abraham lincoln book titles abraham lincoln webliography. Why did lincoln try to separate some aspects of equality and.
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The presidency of abraham lincoln american presidency univ. His characterizations are succinct and oftentimes unforgettable. Also includes information pertaining to the hiring of an executive director for the abraham lincoln presidential center for government studies. The presidency of abraham lincoln american presidency series. The presidency of abraham lincoln, by phillip shaw. Complete summary of phillip shaw paludans the presidency of abraham lincoln. In phillip shaw paludans work on lincoln and negro slavery, he clearly says that he doesnt feel that a lot more can be added to what we already know on lincolns take on slavery 10.
All of this is what makes phillip shaw paludan s the presidency of abraham lincoln, the twentyninth volume in the university press page end page 42 of kansas s american presidency series, such an important moment in the current revival of lincoln studies. All about the presidency of abraham lincoln by phillip shaw paludan. Two of the authors, james mcpherson and mark neely, have won the. The presidency of abraham lincoln, by phillip shaw paludan. The library of congress information bulletin, 2002. In this longawaited study, paludan offers us lincoln in wholea complex, even contradictory personality. Abraham lincolns life and work have inspired more books than any other. The union and civil war 18611865, and the presidency of abraham lincoln among other books. Libraries abraham lincolns life and work have inspired more books than any other historical figure except jesus and shakespeare and attracted some of americas most renowned writers. The presidency of abraham lincoln american presidency. Realizing the difference between the black decree and the sort of document lincoln issued to the enemy when he was optimistic of success, the proclamation of amnesty and. In january of 1863, the confederacys north carolina 64th regiment led by lieutenantcolonel james a.
Civil war 186165 causesmilitary and diplomatic coursedomestic coursepostwar impactchanging interpretations civil war 186165. A true story of the civil war by phillip shaw paludan the university of tennessee press knoxville 1981973. Bartek university of kentucky, email protected recommended citation bartek, james m. The best one for the purposes of my study was philip shaw paludan, the presidency of abraham lincoln 1995, part of the university of kansas american presidency series. The presidency of abraham lincoln by phillip shaw paludan, 9780700607457, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The presidency of abraham lincoln american presidency univ of.
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