Harold Holzer. As we near its sesquicentennial, a distinguished Lincoln scholar examines the problematic history of the Emancipation Proclamation. Holzer's tripartite narrative deals first with the historical context of the Proclamation. The author then moves to a discussion of the Proclamation's rhetorical deficiencies. Finally, Holzer turns to the iconography surrounding Lincoln and emancipation. A fine introduction to what promises in 2013 to become a nationwide discussion.--Kirkus (Check Catalog)
Friday, April 13, 2012
Emancipating Lincoln: The Proclamation in Text, Context, and Memory
Harold Holzer. As we near its sesquicentennial, a distinguished Lincoln scholar examines the problematic history of the Emancipation Proclamation. Holzer's tripartite narrative deals first with the historical context of the Proclamation. The author then moves to a discussion of the Proclamation's rhetorical deficiencies. Finally, Holzer turns to the iconography surrounding Lincoln and emancipation. A fine introduction to what promises in 2013 to become a nationwide discussion.--Kirkus (Check Catalog)
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