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The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Legacy of Lincoln (The Complete Idiot's Guide)
The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Legacy of Lincoln - The Complete Idiot's Guide Author:Pamela Oldham, Meredith Bean-McMath How one man changed a nation. Abraham Lincoln is arguably our most revered president, and the object of much fascination. Many biographies have been written about him, but this is the first book to tackle his legacyhow Lincoln's policies, not just his conduct during the Civil War, impacted the nation, and what changes to ... more »government and politics he is remembered for. Includes a concise biography and information on social and cultural legacies, various Lincoln organizations, further reading, online resources, and more.
-The Lincoln Bicentennial is in 2009, but the Bicentennial Commission has many events planned between now and then
-Foreword by Dr. Allen C. Guelzo, Henry R. Luce Professor of the Civil War Era, Director of Civil War Era Studies at Gettysburg College, and the only two-time winner of The Lincoln Prize
-The Lincoln Presidential Library is now open in Springfield, Illinois, and the adjoining Lincoln Museum is scheduled to open in 2006« less