A Just and Generous Nation

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“Lincoln’s legacy includes not only the preservation of the Union and the abolition of slavery, but also the use of government to promote economic opportunity and upward mobility for all Americans. As the authors of this eye-opening study convincingly demonstrate, the modern Republican party has repudiated this legacy by embracing policies that have promoted increasing inequality and a society that closes off opportunity.”

“Holzer and Garfinkle have written a stimulating book. They describe convincingly Lincoln’s core conviction that government must foster equal opportunity in order to build and sustain a strong middle class. With clarity and passion, they show Lincoln the pragmatist working toward that end.”

“The authors maintain that the overriding factor behind Lincoln’s response to the secession of the Southern states was his commitment to pursuing ‘economic opportunity for the widest possible circle of hardworking Americans’…The thesis is sure to be controversial, but Holzer and Garfinkle make their point well.”

“Will generate much-needed debate on the history, efficacy, and morality of government’s role and responsibility in shaping an economy of fairness and growth. The future of America depends on that question.”

“Compelling…A well-honed work of driving focus, particularly timely in this new era of economic inequality.”

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