The Real Lincoln

This critical assessment of Lincoln includes the following chapters:


The Real Lincoln

Introduction

Was Lincoln Heroic?

Was Lincoln a Christian?

Lincoln’s Jokes and Stories

Estimates of Lincoln Entertained by the Greatest Republicans of his Day and by the Greatest of his Associates in his Public Career

How Far Did the North and the West Approve the War and Emancipation?

The Issue Changed from Slavery to Saving the Union.

How Far Did the North and the West Approve Forcing Back the South Into the Union?

How did the North and the West Receive the Proclamation of Emancipation?

Lincoln’s Second Election and His Majority

Conclusions

What this Sketch Would Teach


Lincoln

Who Began the War?

His Subtleties

Destruction of Private Property

His Humanity