Abraham Lincoln

Lincoln fue un apasionado de la política, en realidad, en el mejor sentido de la palabra, de ésta que ha llegado a ser un mal vocablo, muchas veces por obra de los mismos que más debieron hacer para enaltecerla. Sus cartas, mensajes y discursos, su vida toda, nos revela esa profunda vocación política. Leerlo es una de las mejores maneras de volver a descubrir la dignidad que él reconoció en esa disciplina. En sus páginas encontraremos planteados y con frecuencia resueltos muchos de los problemas que nos preocupan y confunden. Le veremos discurrir sobre la soberanía nacional y su estrecha relación con la democracia; condenar el expansionismo y el nacionalismo de su propio país y exaltar a éste fundamentalmente por lo que podía ofrecer a todos los hombres. Le oiremos defender a las minorías, aunque él las considere crasamente equivocadas. Nos dirá que si la mayoría ha de ser ?el verdadero soberano del gobierno libre?, deberá ?someterse a controles y limitaciones constitucionales? y poder ?cambiar fácilmente con cambios deliberados en las opiniones y los sentimientos del pueblo?. Veremos, en fin, proclamar de mil maneras su fe en la democracia, la libertad, la igualdad de todos los hombres y afirmar el sentido racional y ético de la acción política.

Una recopilación de citas republicanas para conmemorar los 150 años de su fallecimiento.Abraham Lincoln es una figura fundamental de la historia universal. Su lucha política y ética contra la esclavitud, su papel esencial en la victoria de la Union en la Guerra de Secesion y su tragica muerte a manos de John Wilkes Booth, un actor simpatizante de los secesionistas, lo han convertido en un referente de vision politica e integridad moral. Sin embargo, Lincoln destaca tambien como el mas elocuente de los presidentes norteamericanos: parecia tener una opinion formada sobre practicamente todos los temas importantes de la vida politica, social y cultural de su epoca, y supo resumir en dos magistrales discursos (cortos, concisos y emotivos) el verdadero significado de la guerra civil que desangro el pais y cual debia ser el futuro de la Union. Sus reflexiones se centraron en la educacion, la familia, el matrimonio, la vida, la muerte, la ley y las figuras politicas y militares contemporaneas. En esta breve recopilacion se reune lo mejor del pensamiento, el ingenio y el humor de un personaje esencial en la construccion de los Estados Unidos. Las malas promesas es mejor romperlas que mantenerlas. Estoy a favor de dar una oportunidad a los hombres blancos partidarios de la esclavitud para que la prueben por si mismos.

Contents: / Introduction by Theodore Roosevelt / Editors Preface by Arthur Brooks Lapsley / An Essay by Carl Shurz / Memorial Address by Joseph H. Choate / The Writings of Abraham Lincoln

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Ed.: Arthur Brooks Lapsley

The Emancipation Proclamation, penned by Abraham Lincoln in 1863, stands as one of the most pivotal documents in American history, marking a decisive turning point in the Civil War. Through a concise yet powerful executive order, Lincoln declared the freedom of all enslaved people in Confederate-held territories, a bold move that not only aimed to weaken the Confederacy but also reframed the wars purpose to include the moral imperative of abolition. The text is characterized by its rhetorical precision and legal clarity, embodying a blend of moral urgency and pragmatic political strategy reflective of its turbulent context. Lincolns use of language resonates with the ideals of liberty and justice, emphasizing the profound human cost of enslavement while invoking the nations founding principles. Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, emerged from humble beginnings to become a symbol of unity and emancipation. His early exposure to the injustices of slavery and his evolving moral compass were instrumental in shaping his views on freedom and equality. Lincolns profound understanding of the constitutional and social dimensions of his leadership inspired him to issue the Proclamation, aiming to redefine the American ethos amidst one of its darkest periods. This essential document is a must-read for anyone seeking to grasp the complexities of American history and the moral imperatives that shaped it. The Emancipation Proclamation invites readers to reflect on the integral relationship between governance and human rights, highlighting Lincolns role as a transformative leader. For scholars, students, and history enthusiasts alike, this work not only sheds light on Lincolns enduring legacy but also challenges contemporary readers to consider the ongoing struggle for justice.

In Abraham Lincolns Second Inaugural Address, delivered on March 4, 1865, the tone and content reflect a pivotal moment in American history, amidst the Civil Wars devastation. The address is characterized by its profound moral introspection and rhetorical brilliance, employing concise, poignant language that underscores themes of unity, reconciliation, and the enduring struggle against slavery. Lincoln navigates the complexities of war and peace, presenting a vision of healing while acknowledging the deep-seated divisions that have torn the nation apart, making it a quintessential text in both political and literary studies. Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, possessed a keen understanding of the human condition shaped by his humble beginnings and legal advocacy. His experience as a frontier lawyer and a statesman informed his compassionate yet resolute vision for America. The address reflects Lincolns personal trials and political philosophy, culminating in a poignant call for unity and a moral reckoning, situated within the broader context of American democracy and the fight for equality. This seminal work is highly recommended for readers interested in American history, political rhetoric, and ethics. Lincolns address serves not only as a historical document but also as a timeless meditation on justice and humanity, encouraging contemporary readers to reflect on the ongoing struggle for equality in a divided nation.

This edition includes an extensive and hard to find Lincoln biography by Professor John Frost, L.L.D. It contains the seven original volume with Lincolns works from 1832 through 1865."I have endured," wrote Lincoln not long before his death, "a great deal of ridicule without much malice, and have received a great deal of kindness not quite free from ridicule." On Easter Day, 1865, the world knew how little this ridicule, how much this kindness, had really signified. Thereafter, Lincoln the man became Lincoln the hero, year by year more heroic, until to-day, with the swift passing of those who knew him, his figure grows ever dimmer, less real. This should not be. For Lincoln the man, patient, wise, set in a high resolve, is worth far more than Lincoln the hero, vaguely glorious. Invaluable is the example of the man, intangible that of the hero.And, though it is not for us, as for those who in awed stillness listened at Gettysburg with inspired perception, to know Abraham Lincoln, yet there is for us another way whereby we may attain such knowledge-through his words-uttered in all sincerity to those who loved or hated him. Cold, unsatisfying they may seem, these printed words, while we can yet speak with those who knew him, and look into eyes that once looked into his. But in truth it is here that we find his simple greatness, his great simplicity, and though no man tried less so to show his power, no man has so shown it more clearly.

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