Sands, Eric C. 1975- creator ebrary, Inc text bibliography biography Electronic books. mou Columbia University of Missouri Press c2009 2009 monographic eng

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ix, 222 p. "Examines why the Republican Party was unable to sustain Lincoln's ideas and why neither Republicans nor Democrats were able to formulate an alternative public philosophy to Lincolnism. Sand describes how radical Republicans and purist Democrats battled for control of America's public philosophy, and how moderate Republicans and legitimist Democrats placed issue and policy debates over ideology"--Provided by publisher. The public philosophy and the study of ideas -- Lincoln's public philosophy -- The demise of Lincolnism -- The radical Republicans and public philosophy politics -- Moderate Republicans and non-foundationalism -- The Democrats' dilemma -- The political consequences of transitional politics -- Conclusion: Lincolnism, public philosophy, and American politics. Eric C. Sands. Includes bibliographical references (p. 205-218) and index. Electronic reproduction. Palo Alto, Calif. : ebrary, 2013. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries. n-us--- Lincoln, Abraham 1809-1865 Political and social views Lincoln, Abraham 1809-1865 Influence Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- ) History 19th century Democratic Party (U.S.) History 19th century Political science United States History 19th century Political science United States Philosophy United States Politics and government 1865-1877 United States Politics and government Philosophy E457.2 .S297 2009eb 973.7092 http://site.ebrary.com/lib/rucke/Doc?id=10364858 http://site.ebrary.com/lib/rucke/Doc?id=10364858 CaPaEBR 090225 ebr10364858