Lincoln, Labor, and Slavery; A Chapter From the Social History of America

An examination of the relationship between Abraham Lincoln's stance on labor and his opposition to slavery, shedding new light on one of the most prominent figures in American history. Schlüter's work challenges prevailing notions of Lincoln as a champion of social justice and exposes the contradictions at the heart of his political philosophy. This book will appeal to anyone interested in the intersection of labor and civil rights movements in American history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.