The Problem with Lincoln
The Problem with Lincoln by Thomas J. DiLorenzo, published by Skyhorse Publishing on July 7, 2020, is a critical examination of Abraham Lincoln’s presidency. This 240-page book explores the controversial aspects of Lincoln’s actions during the Civil War, arguing that he was deeply unpopular for reasons that challenge the traditional narratives surrounding his legacy. DiLorenzo presents a perspective that questions Lincoln’s motivations, suggesting that his decisions were driven by personal ambition and political interests rather than the widely accepted goal of emancipation.
In The Problem with Lincoln, readers will find a thorough analysis of Lincoln’s presidency, including his constitutional decisions and the implications of his actions on American society. The book addresses topics such as the Civil War period and the complexities of Lincoln’s legacy, revealing insights into why many contemporaries viewed him unfavorably. DiLorenzo aims to debunk myths surrounding Lincoln, offering a perspective that encourages readers to reconsider the historical narrative surrounding one of America’s most significant presidents.
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The Problem with Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln was widely and deeply unpopular during his presidency. And for good reason.
He overturned our original constitutional order, violated the rights of Americans both North and South, massively inflated the federal government, and plunged the nation into a wholly unnecessary war. Why? Not to free the slaves, as his hagiographers would have you believe, but out of personal ambition, greed for power, and, incidentally, to enrich the railroad interests that supported his political career.
Court historians have turned King Lincoln into a secular saint, but what did Abraham Lincoln’s contemporaries know that has been forgotten or covered up? Bestselling author Thomas J. DiLorenzo debunks the pious myths to reveal the real Lincoln.
In The Problem with Lincoln, you’ll learn:
- Why Lincoln was willing to accept a constitutional amendment guaranteeing slavery forever
- Why no American in 1861, Northerner or Southerner, believed that Lincoln had invaded the South to emancipate the slaves
- Why secession doesn’t fit the Constitution’s definition of treason—but Lincoln’s war on the South does
- Lincoln’s greatest failure: not ending slavery peacefully, as the rest of the world managed to do
If you want the unvarnished truth about our sixteenth president, read The Problem with Lincoln.
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