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"The respected author of _Inventing America_ tries to make the case that, in effect, Lincoln rewrote the U.S. Constitution in the minds of his listeners and the entire nation with the unassuming but powerful 272-word Gettysburg Address. His aim was bring our conception of our country and its values more closely in line with the Declaration of Independence. To do this, Wills touches upon Greek and Latin styles of rhetoric, the cemetery culture of 19th century America, as well as Lincoln's biography and previous writings and speeches about national unity and slavery. This 1992 book bogs down a bit in details, but is a thought-provoking piece of persuasion nonetheless."
David Loftus, Resident Scholar
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Kind Of History
Time of history:
- 19th century
- 18th century
History of a people?
Yes
Nationality?
- American--General
Largely political history?
Yes
Subjects of this Historical Account
Ethnicity (if plays a major part)
- European/White
Is the portrayal sympathetic?
- Somewhat sympathetic
From a certain profession/group?
- lawyer creatures
Intelligence of subject of
history:
- Smart
Main Adversary
From a certain profession/group?
- politician/elected ruler
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- a moderate amount
Nationality?
- American
Is the portrayal sympathetic?
- Neutral
Setting
United States
Yes
The US:
- Southeast
- Northeast
- Midwest
If applicable, liberal/conservative?
- Historian is moderately liberal
Style
How much gore?
- 3 ()
How fast-paced is the book?
- 2 ()
Accounts of torture and death?
- moderately detailed references to deaths
Book makes you feel...
- thoughtful
How much focus on stories of individuals?
- Focuses mostly on history of key players
How much romance?
- 1 ()
Minor characters feature lots of:
- politicians
Pictures/Illustrations?
- A handful
Maps necessary?
- Necessary maps provided
Length of book
- 250-300 pages
How much emphasis on small details?
- 6 ()
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