Escott, Paul D., 1947-

Lincoln's dilemma : Blair, Sumner, and the republican struggle over racism and equality in the civil war era / Paul D. Escott. - 1 online resource (284 pages) : illustrations. - Nation Divided : Studies in the Civil War Era . - Nation divided. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

9780813936192 9780813936208 (e-book)


Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 --Views on slavery.


Slavery--History--United States--19th century.
Racism--History--United States--19th century.


United States--History--African Americans.--Civil War, 1861-1865
United States--Race relations--History--19th century.
United States--Politics and government--1861-1865.


Electronic books.

E457.2 / .E836 2014eb

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