Lincoln - The Ambiguous Icon

In this book, political theorist Steve Johnston explores Lincoln's thought and political philosophy, but also his intentional and shrewdly calculated ambiguity - enabling him to be maximally politically effective in the face of unprecedented challenges.

About the author

Steven Johnston holds the Maxwell Endowed Chair at the University of Utah, Department of Political Science.

Product details

• Authors: Steven Johnston, Johnston Steven
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.06.2021
• EAN: 9781538158456
• ISBN: 978-1-5381-5845-6
• No. of pages: 240
• Series: Modernity and Political Thought; Modernity and Political Though
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; USA, POLITICAL SCIENCE / History & Theory, Lincoln, HISTORY / United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877), HISTORY / United States / 19th Century, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, Political science & theory, United States of America, USA, History of the Americas, American Civil War and Reconstruction (1861–1877)