Abraham Lincoln, the Quakers, and the Civil War: """A Trial of Principle and Faith"""

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William C. Kashatus

Abraham Lincoln, the Quakers, and the Civil War

"""A Trial of Principle and Faith"""

William C. Kashatus

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Praeger Publishers Inc
16 September 2014

History of the Americas; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900; American Civil War; Quakers (Religious Society of Friends)

"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."

By: William C. Kashatus
Imprint: Praeger Publishers Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 510g
ISBN: 9781440833199
ISBN 10: 1440833192
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 16 September 2014
Recommended Age: From 7 to 17 years
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

William C. Kashatus, PhD, is a historian, educator, and writer. A product of and former teacher in Philadelphia's Quaker schools, his published works include ABC-CLIO's Harriet Tubman: A Biography.

Reviews for Abraham Lincoln, the Quakers, and the Civil War: """A Trial of Principle and Faith"""

"""Although a specialized subject, this book can be read with profit by those whose primary interest is Lincoln or Quakers. Summing Up: Recommended. All levels/libraries."" - Choice ""Much of this book is valuable to the reader . . . an insightful volume."" - Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography"