A New Look at Abraham Lincoln; His Agenda; and an Unnecessary WarMost Americans consider Abraham Lincoln to be the greatest president in history. His legend as the Great Emancipator has grown to mythic proportions as hundreds of books; a national holiday; and a monument in Washington; D.C.; extol his heroism and martyrdom. But what if most everything you knew about Lincoln were false? What if; instead of an American hero who sought to free the slaves; Lincoln were in fact a calculating politician who waged the bloodiest war in american history in order to build an empire that rivaled Great Britain's? In The Real Lincoln; author Thomas J. DiLorenzo uncovers a side of Lincoln not told in many history books--and overshadowed by the immense Lincoln legend. Through extensive research and meticulous documentation; DiLorenzo portrays the sixteenth president as a man who devoted his political career to revolutionizing the American form of government from one that was very limited in scope and highly decentralized—as the Founding Fathers intended—to a highly centralized; activist state. Standing in his way; however; was the South; with its independent states; its resistance to the national government; and its reliance on unfettered free trade. To accomplish his goals; Lincoln subverted the Constitution; trampled states' rights; and launched a devastating Civil War; whose wounds haunt us still. According to this provacative book; 600;000 American soldiers did not die for the honorable cause of ending slavery but for the dubious agenda of sacrificing the independence of the states to the supremacy of the federal government; which has been tightening its vise grip on our republic to this very day.In The Real Lincoln; you will discover a side of Lincoln that you were probably never taught in school—a side that calls into question the very myths that surround him and helps explain the true origins of a bloody; and perhaps; unnecessary war.
#721522 in Books Phil Nordyke 2010-11-12Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x 1.13 x 6.00l; 1.63 #File Name: 0760339058496 pagesFour Stars of Valor The Combat History of the 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment in World War II
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A superb history of a superb fighting forceBy David R HolmesPhil Nordyke wrote an excellent historical narrative based on oral and written histories of the 505th PIR and those who served in it. It is well written and is particularly relevant to those readers who have a direct interest in the parachute infantry regiments and regimental combat teams of World War II. Regimental histories are particularly relevant to military historians and to those who had family and relatives who served in the parachute infantry regiments as the regimental designation has been changed since World War II.The 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment was an outstanding unit in its era. Unfortunately much history was not recorded because the parachute units were engaged in fighting actions far ahead of the supporting units and the public relations personnel and the historians and the press. Phil Nordyke has closed the information gap with his detailed analysis of the 505th PIR in this book.It is an excellent read.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great book; haven't finished reading it yetBy CustomerGreat book; haven't finished reading it yet; and it's hard to put down. Haven't ordered a book yet that I haven't enjoyed. Have had some time to get back on my feet after a few medical setbacks; so I have enjoyed the time to read all those great books you have provided. Thanks to you and your great sellers.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. brave menBy Roland W. ClementsAn easy reading; action packed; true story about very brave men and their war. My uncle was one of the 82 2nd. I ask him on several occasion about his war experiences. His reaction was to say the brave did not come home and I could see tears in his eyes. This book reinforces his feelings. Words are hard to find that express their sacrifices. This book does a good job of it. A must read.
