Abraham Lincoln's Cardinal Traits: A Study In Ethics, With An Epilogue Addressed To Theologians (1914) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164558149)

Abraham Lincoln's Cardinal Traits: A Study in Ethics, with an Epilogue Addressed to Theologians is a book written by Clark Smith Beardslee and first published in 1914. The book is a study of Abraham Lincoln's ethical principles and character traits, which the author argues are essential for understanding Lincoln's success as a leader and his enduring legacy as a symbol of American democracy.The author examines Lincoln's life and career, focusing on his personal qualities such as honesty, integrity, courage, and compassion. He argues that these traits were not only essential to Lincoln's success as a politician and president but also to his moral and spiritual character as a human being.The book also includes an epilogue addressed to theologians, in which the author discusses the religious and philosophical implications of Lincoln's ethical principles. He argues that Lincoln's commitment to justice, equality, and human dignity was rooted in his deep faith in God and his belief in the inherent worth of every human being.Overall, Abraham Lincoln's Cardinal Traits is a thoughtful and insightful study of one of America's most beloved and revered leaders. It offers a unique perspective on Lincoln's life and legacy, and provides valuable insights into the nature of ethical leadership and the importance of character in public life.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Clark Smith Beardslee
ISBN-10: 1164558145
ISBN-13: 9781164558149
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 244
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.73lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.51d