Category: Abraham Lincoln

When we examine the history of Western civilization in the 19th-20th centuries, it will appear that virtually all of the wars that had taken place, during the course of this historical period, were instigated by politicians who never ceased promoting the concept of military confrontation as the ultimate solution to seemingly irresolvable problems, while explaining…

People have often resorted to rhetoric when they discuss important issues. Such topics as war, revolution and the future of the nation were often a topic of a rhetorical discourse. Leaders and poets have used rhetorical tools to articulate their ideas and it is sometimes difficult to differentiate between a pure poetic work and a…

Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Abraham Lincoln Winston Churchill Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Recommendation References Abstract Some of the greatest leaders that have been in the world in the past include Abraham Lincoln, Winston Churchill, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This paper will examine their leadership characteristics and how the characteristics were different…

Written by Eric Foner, The Fiery Trial is a historical nonfiction book with a major focus on the African Americans in the United States during the Civil War period. The author spans his story around Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the US, and his life at the height of racism and slavery in American…

O, Captain! My Captain! was written by American poet Walt Whitman and was first published in 1865. The poem is created as an elegy in honor of Abraham Lincoln, whom the poet admired. Therefore, the work has a particular value from the historical context perspective as it refers to the presidents death. The poem is…

There are many childrens literature books that fall under the biography category. However, one of the popular books is, Abraham Lincoln and Fredrick Douglass: The Story Behind an American Friendship, authored by Russel Freedman. The book is appropriate to be read by teenagers from ages 13-19 because it makes them understand the fascinating insight into…

Introduction Literary genres refer to linguistic conventions that operate within specific contexts and possess similar text structures, purposes, and functions. As a result, genre analysis evaluates the communicative styles and techniques adopted by speakers to achieve their goals. Genre analysis also looks into the texts descriptive elements and how the message is conveyed to the…

Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion References Footnotes Introduction Both Lincoln and Johnson as presidents sought to fully use their executive power. While it set both of them on a path of conflict with the Congress, Johnson received much more criticism. This difference may seem unfair but is understandable, as Johnson did not possess…

Among outstanding political figures, Abraham Lincoln holds a specific place. He was the president of the USA in a very difficult period for the country. The Civil War, which lasted four years, claimed the lives of more than 600 thousand of the Americans. Abraham Lincoln has placed himself on record as a person who has…

Table of Contents Abstract Introduction The Greatness of the Civil War Conclusion Reference List Abstract The American Civil War occurred between 1861 and 1865. Without a doubt, it is one of the darkest political upheavals in the history of the United States. However, the remarkable war led to the collapse of the Confederacy States thus…