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Abraham Lincoln, the Quakers, and the Civil War

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This unique addition to Civil War literature examines the extensive influence Quaker belief and practice had on Lincoln’s decisions relative to slavery, including his choice to emancipate the slaves.
An important contribution to Lincoln scholarship, this thought-provoking work argues that Abraham Lincoln and the Religious Society of Friends faced a similar dilemma: how to achieve emancipation without extending the bloodshed and hardship of war. Organized chronologically so readers can see changes in Lincoln’s thinking over time, the book explores the congruence of the 16th president’s relationship with Quaker belief and his political and religious thought on three specific issues: emancipation, conscientious objection, and the relief and education of freedmen. Distinguishing between the reality of Lincoln’s relationship with the Quakers and the mythology that has emerged over time, the book differs significantly from previous works in at least two ways. It shows how Lincoln skillfully navigated a relationship with one of the most vocal and politically active religious groups of the 19th century, and it documents the practical ways in which a shared belief in the Doctrine of Necessity affected the president’s decisions. In addition to gaining new insights about Lincoln, readers will also come away from this book with a better understanding of Quaker positions on abolition and pacifism and a new appreciation for the Quaker contributions to the Union cause.

Author

William C. Kashatus

Format

Ebook

ISBN

9781440833199

Language

English

Pages

203

Publication Date

09-15-2014

Publisher

Praeger

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