Ebook: Lincoln: a very short introduction

"Abraham Lincoln was a fatalist who promoted freedom; he was a classical liberal who couched liberalism's greatest deed - emancipation of the slaves - in the unliberal language of divine providence; he was a religious doubter who became a national icon bordering on religion; and he was a rights-oriented liberal who appealed to natural law when confronting slavery"--Provided by publisher.;Equality -- Advancement -- Law -- Liberty -- Debate -- Emancipation -- Reunion.