{"product_id":"lincoln-at-gettysburg-janne-sainio-9798189159275","title":"Lincoln at Gettysburg: How a 272-Word Speech Redefined Democracy, Equality, and the American Nation","description":"\u003cp\u003eFew speeches have changed the course of history. Fewer still have done so in just \u003cb\u003e272 words\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLincoln bei Gettysburg\u003c\/b\u003e explores the remarkable story behind one of the most influential speeches ever delivered. Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, this compelling history follows the events that led to the Battle of Gettysburg, the immense sacrifices made on its blood-soaked fields, and the extraordinary moment when President Abraham Lincoln transformed a cemetery dedication into a timeless statement about democracy, equality, and the future of a nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFar more than a retelling of military events, this book examines how the Gettysburg Address reshaped America's understanding of liberty and national identity. It traces Lincoln's journey from humble beginnings to the presidency, revealing how his experiences, convictions, and leadership prepared him to deliver words that continue to inspire people around the world more than 160 years later.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside, you'll discover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe political and military events that led to the Battle of Gettysburg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe three-day conflict that became the turning point of the Civil War\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbraham Lincoln's path to the presidency and his vision for preserving the Union\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe story behind the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA thoughtful exploration of the Gettysburg Address and its lasting significance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow Lincoln's message redefined democracy, equality, and the American experiment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe enduring influence of the speech on civil rights, constitutional government, and democratic ideals across the globe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten in a clear, engaging, and accessible style, \u003cb\u003eLincoln bei Gettysburg\u003c\/b\u003e brings together historical research, political insight, and compelling storytelling to illuminate why this brief address remains one of the most powerful expressions of democratic purpose ever spoken.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are passionate about American history, fascinated by Abraham Lincoln's leadership, or interested in the enduring principles of freedom and representative government, this book offers a deeper appreciation of a defining moment that continues to shape the modern world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover how a battlefield became a symbol of national renewal, how a president found the words to unite a divided people, and why \u003cb\u003e272 carefully chosen words still echo through history today.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Janne Sainio\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798189159275\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/26\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 156\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.48lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.33d","brand":"Janne Sainio","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49097596993791,"sku":"9798189159275","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/lincoln-at-gettysburg-janne-sainio-9798189159275","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}