Speeches of Lincoln Volume Copy 1

<p>This volume presents a collection of speeches by Abraham Lincoln offering a valuable glimpse into the mind and rhetoric of one of America's most revered leaders. Spanning his pre-presidency years through the Civil War the speeches capture Lincoln's evolving views on critical issues facing the nation including slavery union and democracy. Readers will find examples of Lincoln's powerful oratory and compelling arguments showcasing his ability to persuade and inspire during a period of profound national crisis.</p><p>This collection is essential reading for anyone interested in American history political science and the art of persuasive speaking. Speeches of Lincoln provides insights into the character and intellect of a man who shaped the course of American history and whose words continue to resonate today.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>