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Lincoln and Congress / William C. Harris.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Harris, William C. (William Charles), 1933- author.
- Series:
- Concise Lincoln library
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865--Relations with legislators.
- Lincoln, Abraham.
- Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865.
- United States. Congress--History--19th century.
- United States.
- United States. Congress.
- History.
- Relations with legislators.
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Political aspects.
- United States--Politics and government--1861-1865.
- Politics and government.
- Physical Description:
- vii, 165 pages ; 22 cm.
- Place of Publication:
- Carbondale : Southern Illinois University Press, [2017]
- Summary:
- "The book fulfills the need for a concise account of Lincoln and Congress's efforts in winning the Civil War, destroying slavery, and, in the process, accomplishing other changes that affected postwar America. The relationship of the president and Congress, though sometimes contentious, was one of partners rather than adversaries"-- Provided by publisher.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 9780809335718
- 0809335719
- OCLC:
- 951158150
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