Publisher's Synopsis
""Lincoln and Gettysburg"" by Robert Fortenbaugh is a historical account of one of the most significant moments in American history: Abraham Lincoln's immortal address at Gettysburg. The book delves into the background of the Civil War and the events leading up to the Battle of Gettysburg, which was fought from July 1-3, 1863. It also explores the impact of Lincoln's speech, which he delivered on November 19, 1863, four months after the battle. Fortenbaugh provides a detailed analysis of the speech, examining its language, structure, and historical context. He also looks at the reactions to the speech, both at the time it was delivered and in the years that followed. The book includes a wealth of primary source material, including letters, diaries, and newspaper articles, which provide a vivid picture of the time period and the people involved. Overall, ""Lincoln and Gettysburg"" is a fascinating look at one of the most important moments in American history, and a tribute to the enduring legacy of Abraham Lincoln's words. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the Civil War, American history, or the power of language and rhetoric.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
