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An exploration of slavery in the United States that discusses its importance to the southern states, laws, Abraham Lincoln's "Emancipation Proclamation, " and other related topics.

Examines the Emancipation Proclamation, discussing the steps that led President Lincoln to create the document, how his views changed and how he was to address a divided country.

Presents a short study of Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, and describes the events that led up to it, the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850, the Civil War, and more.

Examines the events leading up to and following Abraham Lincoln's creation of the Emancipation Proclamation, asking readers questions about how they would have handled several of the decisions the president faced regarding slavery.

Discusses the reasons for Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation and its impact on the institution of slavery and on the course of the Civil War.

"Though the Emancipation Proclamation is widely thought of as having brought an end to the despicable institution of slavery in the United States, the truth is a bit more complicated.

"President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation was much more than just a series of words on a page, it was a document that promised freedom for those living in the United States as slaves.

"Walter Stahr, award-winning author of the New York Times bestseller Seward, tells the story of Abraham Lincoln's indispensable Secretary of War, Edwin Stanton, the man the president entrusted with raising the army that preserved the Union.

Discusses the United States history leading up to and after the Emancipation Proclamation.

Of all the documents in American history, Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation ranks among the most important.

"Describes the passing of the Emancipation Proclamation, including the immediate and long reaching effects it had in the American Civil War and beyond"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the history of slavery and Abraham Lincoln's most honored part of his presidency, creating the "Emancipation Proclamation.

"Presents the politics and root issues of the Civil War and examines how President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation changed history.

A biography of Edwin M. Stanton, Lincoln's Secretary of War during most of the Civil War and under Johnson during the early years of Reconstruction, offering a detailed examination of Stanton's life, career, and legacy.

"This picture book introduces readers to the . . . first son who, forming a special and patient bond with his father, coped with a disability, and other challenges while showing compassion, intelligence and wisdom .