Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Eric foner interviews books history america abraham lincoln african americanblack civil war wars flipflop the south the north slavery. He has been described as a consummate moralist and a shrewd political operator, a lifelong foe of slavery and an inveterate racist. That is, while he didnt believe in the institution of slavery, neither did he desire to associate with blacks. Abraham lincolns position on slavery was one of the central issues in american history. Foner begins with lincolns youth in indiana and illinois and follows the trajectory of his career across an increasingly tense and shifting political terrain from illinois to washington, d. Abraham lincoln and american slavery is a nonfiction book by historical writer eric foner.
Conversations host harry kreisler welcomes pulitzer prize winning historian eric foner for a discussion of his book, the fiery trial. Foner is one of the leading historians of 19th century america, and his book won the pulitzer, bancroft, and lincoln prizes. Abraham lincoln and american slavery is a historical nonfiction book written by american historian eric foner. Lincoln by david donald biography, 1996 the fiery trial. While many thousands of books deal with lincoln and slavery, eric foner has written the definitive account of this crucial subject, illuminating in a highly original and profound way the interactions of race, slavery, public opinion, politics, and lincolns own character that led to the wholly improbable uncompensated emancipation of some four million slaves. The fiery trial abraham lincoln and american slavery. Abraham lincoln and american slavery by eric foner in a landmark work of deep scholarship and insight, foner gives us a life of lincoln as it intertwined with slavery, the defining issue of the time and the tragic hallmark of american history. Eric foner on our lincoln as abraham lincolns bicentennial birthday approaches, bill moyers sits down with historian and lincoln biographer eric foner to discuss the legacy and the legend of. In this landmark work of deep scholarship and insight, eric foner gives us the definitive history of lincoln and the end of slavery in america. Abraham lincoln and american slavery quotes eric foner this study guide consists of approximately 30 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of the fiery trial. A master historian, eric foner draws lincoln and the broader history of the period into perfect balance. Since that unfortunate mishap at fords theatre, where an assassins bullet claimed his life, more than 14,000 books have been written about abraham lincoln, placing him. Abraham lincoln and american slavery abraham lincoln and american slavery by eric foner. Foner reveals that these contradictions were part and parcel of lincolns upbringing and his participation in party politics.
Abraham lincoln and american slavery was published in 2010 and received the 2011 pulitzer prize for history. Well, yes, we do if the book is by so richly informed a commentator as eric foner, the dewitt clinton professor of history at columbia. Oct 03, 2010 foner reveals that these contradictions were part and parcel of lincolns upbringing and his participation in party politics. Foner is a respected historian of the civil war and reconstruction era, a prolific author and is the dewitt clinton professor of history at columbia university. Late that afternoon, he retired to his study to sign the emancipation proclamation. Oct 19, 2012 historian eric foner will deliver abraham lincoln and the end of american slavery, a public lecture on lincolns transformations on slavery and race, on mon. Abraham lincoln and american slavery audiobook by eric foner. In the vast library on lincoln, foner s book stands out as the most sensible and sensitive reading of lincoln s lifetime involvement with slavery and the most insightful assessment of lincoln sand indeed america simperative to move toward freedom lest it be lost. Abraham lincoln and america slavery, by eric foner 2010 trial by war, abraham. Like his view on emancipation, his position on social and political equality of blacks and whites would evolve over the years taking a turning point during his two terms as president. The emancipation of abe lincoln, historian eric foner in. The fiery trial explores the pivotal subject of lincoln and slavery free from the mists of hagiography and the muck of denigration.
Boston globe, the fiery trial, abraham lincoln and american slavery, eric. Historian eric foner on lincolns transformations on. With his usual stylish mastery, foner advances enlightened debate over our greatest president. In terms of primary sources containing lincoln s letters and writings, scholars rely on the collected works of abraham lincoln, edited by roy basler, and others. Eric foner sets us straight on lincoln and slavery youtube. A house divided prestigious lincoln prize goes to eric foner. Abraham lincoln and american slavery with eric foner.
Eric foner on our lincoln as abraham lincoln s bicentennial birthday approaches, bill moyers sits down with historian and lincoln biographer eric foner to discuss the legacy and the legend of. The third annual bill tuttle lecture in american studies was delivered by eric foner, dewitt clinton professor of history at columbia university and one of the countrys most important historians. In the preface, the author expresses his intention with this book. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Born in 1809 in the slave state of kentucky, lincoln was taken at 7 to live in southwestern indiana, a region, foner informs us, that was moderate in its views of slavery but pervaded by racism. Foner warns us that race is our obsession, not lincoln s 120. His books have garnered every major award, including the pulitzer prize for the fiery trial, his study of lincoln and american slavery. Abraham lincoln and american slavery, winner of the pulitzer prize. It was also awarded both the bancroft prize and the lincoln prize. In the vast library on lincoln, foners book stands out as the most sensible and sensitive reading of lincolns lifetime involvement with slavery and the most. Emancipation would be undertaken by state governments, with national financing. Foner has written extensively on history, including a focus on the history of black people in america as well as the civil war. Any admirer of lincoln and his contribution to the american story will be highly impressed and entertained by mr. Abraham lincoln and american slavery, gave this years lecture.
The publication of eric foners splendid book is timed to coincide with this sesquicentennial, and it certainly takes a brave and determined soul to. A new bookand companion to the steven spielberg filmtracing how abraham lincoln came to view slavery. Our best historians offer fresh insights on abraham lincoln and his time to mark the upcoming bicentennial of lincolns birth. Abraham lincoln and american slavery 2010 holzer, emancipating lincoln. Oct 06, 2010 eric foner on his new book, the fiery trial. Lincoln often expressed moral opposition to slavery in public and private. Reading it is a reminder that politicians should be allowed to change their minds. Abraham lincoln and american slavery by eric foner.
The emancipation of abe lincoln, historian eric foner in nyt abraham lincolns original solution for ending slavery, which be believed to be wrong, was far from radical and badly compromised. Abraham lincoln and american slavery by eric foner published in 2010. In this landmark work of deep scholarship and insight, eric foner gives us the. While many thousands of books deal with lincoln and slavery, eric foner has written the definitive account of this crucial subject, illuminating in a highly original and profound way the interactions of race, slavery, public opinion, politics, and lincolns own character that led to the wholly improbable.
The abolition of slavery in the united states appears in retrospect so inevitable that it is difficult to recall how unlikely it seemed as late as 1860, the year of abraham lincolns election as. Certainly with the gusher of new scholarly literature that appeared in the wake of abraham lincolns 2009 bicentennial year, it is hard to imagine. Abraham lincoln has always provided a lens through which americans examine themselves. Feb 08, 2011 eric foners remarkable book, the fiery trial. Born in 1809 in the slave state of kentucky, lincoln was taken at 7. Oct 11, 2010 lincolns evolving thoughts on slavery, and freedom abraham lincoln always thought slavery was unjust but struggled with what to do once slavery ended. The emancipation of abe lincoln from new york times january 1, 20. Februar 1943 in new york city ist ein usamerikanischer historiker, bekannt. Abraham lincoln and american slavery with eric foner conversations host harry kreisler welcomes pulitzer prize winning historian eric foner for a discussion of his book, the fiery. When he took up his pen, his hand was shaking from exhaustion. Having just finished it, let me say up front that this is the 6th book on lincoln that ive read. Abraham lincoln and american slavery reprint by eric foner isbn. Apr 23, 2012 eric foner sets us straight on lincoln and slavery big think.
Eric foner thinks anew about lincoln and slavery duration. The third annual bill tuttle lecture in american studies was delivered by eric foner, dewitt clinton professor of history at columbia university and. This page contains details about the nonfiction book the fiery trial. This bibliography of abraham lincoln is a comprehensive list of written and published works about or by abraham lincoln, 16th president of the united states. Eric foner the colbert report video clip comedy central.
Sep 29, 2010 after reading ron chernows grant, doris goodwins team of rivals. Abraham lincoln and american slavery by eric foner w. Tracing president lincolns thoughts on slavery abraham lincoln always thought slavery was unjust but struggled with what to do once slavery. It only includes writings by lincoln, and omits incoming correspondence.
Reynolds asked do we need yet another book on lincoln. Abraham lincoln and american slavery according to an announcement this morning by prize sponsors gettysburg college and the gilder lehrman institute of american history. Childrens books about abraham lincoln elena krasnoperova saturday, january 23rd, 2016 abraham lincoln was one of the most influential american presidents of all time. Sep 26, 2011 eric foner is the author of many awardwinning books on the civil war and reconstruction, including the fiery trial.
Steven spielberg focused his movie lincoln on the sixteenth presidents tumultuous final months in office, when he pursued a course of action to end the civil war, reunite the country, and abolish slavery. In this landmark work of deep scholarship and insight, eric foner gives us the definitive history of abraham lincoln and the end of slavery in america. Particularly within his fourth chapter a house divided. Lincolns evolving thoughts on slavery, and freedom. Abraham lincoln and american slavery is foners examination of lincolns convoluted journey towards abolition which won him the pulitzer prize for history. Abraham lincoln and american slavery was a little disappointing. The conversation focuses on lincoln s relationship to slavery over the course of his career. In assessing the bancroft prizewinning work of one of americas premiere historians, the natural tendency is simply to throw up ones hands and say, kudos. After reading ron chernows grant, doris goodwins team of rivals. Eric foner says abraham lincoln didnt see slavery as a fundamental problem confronting america until well into his career. The political genius of abraham lincoln and david herbert donalds lincoln, foners book about lincoln and slavery, the fiery trial. Lincolns view on slavery abraham lincoln historical society.
Most books i have read on the subject tend to make the entire issue of slavery and the civil war far more black and white then the story mr. The evolution of lincolns view on slavery was a complex process. In the vast library on lincoln, foners book stands out as the most sensible and sensitive readin. Historian eric foner will deliver abraham lincoln and the end of american slavery, a public lecture on lincolns transformations on slavery and race, on mon. A mixture of visionary progressivism and repugnant racism, abraham lincolns attitude toward slavery is the most troubling aspect of his public life, one that gets a probing assessment in this. Lincolns evolving thoughts on slavery, and freedom abraham lincoln always thought slavery was unjust but struggled with what to do once. Abraham lincoln s position on slavery was one of the central issues in american history.
Foner is a respected historian of the civil war and reconstruction era, a prolific author and is the dewitt clinton professor. The political genius of abraham lincoln and david herbert donalds lincoln, foner s book about lincoln and slavery, the fiery trial. Abraham lincoln and american slavery by eric foner online at alibris. Slavery and race in the late 1850s foner s skilful blend of sources, ideas, and arguments offers a vivid appreciation of americas zigzag toward secession and war. Historian eric foner on lincolns transformations on slavery. Foner begins with lincolns youth from a master historian, the story of lincolns and the nationstransformation through the crucible of slavery and emancipation. Buy the fiery trial abraham lincoln and american slavery book. While many thousands of books deal with lincoln and slavery, eric foner has written the definitive account of this crucial subject, illuminating in a highly original. Abraham lincoln and american slavery by eric foner on free. Eric foner is the author of many awardwinning books on the civil war and reconstruction, including the fiery trial. Yes, we doif the book is by so richly informed a commentator as eric foner. Before the civil war, foner contends, lincoln expressed racial views typical of northerners of his time. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet.
This book is the 842nd greatest nonfiction book of all time as determined by. Eric foner sets us straight on lincoln and slavery big think. Feb 07, 2011 having just finished it, let me say up front that this is the 6th book on lincoln that ive read. Harold holzer, author of lincoln presidentelect eric foner has done it again. Eric foner thinks anew about lincoln and slavery youtube. Feb 21, 2011 tracing president lincolns thoughts on slavery abraham lincoln always thought slavery was unjust but struggled with what to do once slavery ended. As we begin a raft of sesquicentennials that will carry us through at least the next half. Oct 08, 2011 eric foner, author of the fiery trial. He is dewitt clinton professor emeritus of history at columbia university.
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