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Reviewed on September 15, 2014 | Social Sciences
Brookhiser (National Review, Founding Father: Rediscovering George Washington) argues that to understand Abraham Lincoln accurately, one must comprehend his connection to and critical appreciation for our country's founding generation. Lincoln turned to founders such as George Washington, Thomas Paine, and Thomas Jefferson to chart his own political career and channel his ambition. As much as Lincoln was fueled by ambition, he was als...Log In or Sign Up to Read More