Lincoln's Dilemma

The Civil War forced America finally to confront the contradiction between its founding values and human slavery. At the center of this historic confrontation was Abraham Lincoln. In this fascinating new book Paul Escott considers the evolution of the president's thoughts on race in relation to three other, powerful - and often conflicting - voices.

Razboiul civil a fortat America sa se confrunte in cele din urma cu contradictia dintre valorile sale fondatoare si sclavia umana. In centrul acestei confruntari istorice se afla Abraham Lincoln.