 Hardcover edition | |
| Author | Eric Foner |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Subject | Abraham Lincoln Slavery in the United States |
| Genre | Non-fiction |
| Published | October 4, 2010 |
| Publisher | W. W. Norton & Company |
| Media type | Print, e-book |
| Pages | 448 |
| ISBN | 0-393-06618-5 |
The Fiery Trial: Abraham Lincoln and American Slavery is a historical non-fiction book written by American historian Eric Foner. Published in 2010 by W. W. Norton & Company, the book serves as a biographical portrait of United States President Abraham Lincoln, discussing the evolution of his stance on slavery in the United States over the course of his life.[1] The Fiery Trial, which derives its title from Lincoln's Annual Message to Congress of December 1, 1862,[2] was the 22nd book written by Foner, the DeWitt Clinton Professor of History at Columbia University. It was praised by critics and won the 2011 Pulitzer Prize for History, the Bancroft Prize, and the Lincoln Prize.
- ^ Dionne, E. J. (October 20, 2011). "An example for Obama in evolution of Lincoln". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved January 9, 2012.
- ^ Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln
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