45 pages • 1 hour read
James M. McphersonAbraham Lincoln and the Second American Revolution
Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 1983A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Abraham Lincoln and the Second American Revolution by James M. McPherson is a collection of seven essays exploring Abraham Lincoln's transformative role in the Civil War, termed the "Second American Revolution." The essays delve into Lincoln's strategies, rhetoric, and moral integrity in abolishing slavery, reshaping national power structures, and redefining civil liberties and federal authority, ultimately shaping modern America. The book discusses slavery and war.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
James M. McPherson's Abraham Lincoln and the Second American Revolution offers insightful analysis on Lincoln's transformative leadership during the Civil War, highlighting his impact on American democracy. Although praised for scholarly rigor and engaging prose, some readers find the essays repetitive and the arguments occasionally overstated.
Who Should Read Abraham Lincoln and the Second American Revolution?
A reader who appreciates insightful Civil War analysis, enjoys works by Yale historian David Blight, or has read McPherson's Battle Cry of Freedom, will find Abraham Lincoln and the Second American Revolution intriguing. Ideal for those interested in the transformative impact of Lincoln's presidency on American history.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsLexile Level
1430L