Description
This compelling collection presents more than 120 letters from African Americans to Lincoln, most of which have never before been published. They offer unflinching, intimate, and often heart-wrenching portraits of Black soldiers' and civilians' experiences in wartime. As readers continue to think critically about Lincoln's image as the "Great Emancipator," this book centers African Americans' own voices to explore how they felt about the president and how they understood the possibilities and limits of the power invested in the federal government.
Book Information
ISBN 9781469665078
Author Jonathan W. White
Format Hardback
Page Count 304
Imprint The University of North Carolina Press
Publisher The University of North Carolina Press
Weight(grams) 333g