Lincoln's Last Speech

In Lincoln's Last Speech, historian Louis P. Masur provides an in-depth analysis of President Abraham Lincoln’s final address, delivered shortly after the surrender at Appomattox. The book explores Lincoln’s vision for national reconciliation and reconstruction, including his ideas on restoring the Union and addressing social issues such as black suffrage. By examining Lincoln’s evolving thoughts and the broader context of his presidency, Masur offers a nuanced understanding of the early postwar period and the challenges that shaped America’s path toward reunification.