Memories of Lincoln and the Splintering of American Political Thought

Memories of Lincoln and the Splintering of American Political Thought, Volume 1, explores the intense rhetorical battles fought over Abraham Lincoln's legacy following the Civil War. In the decades after his assassination, both Republicans and Democrats utilized memoirs, biographies, and newspaper accounts to shape public perception of his life. Shawn J Parry-Giles and David Kaufer analyze how these reminiscences served partisan goals, aiming to define the very nature of American citizenship and presidential leadership.

This historical study within the biography and political science categories examines over five hundred accounts to understand how style and class influenced political memory. By applying rhetorical and corpus research methods, the book investigates the tension between republicanism and democracy that emerged during this era. Memories of Lincoln and the Splintering of American Political Thought, Volume 1, provides a deep look at how Lincoln became a central figure in the evolution of United States political thought and communication studies.