In a recent essay, published in the Journal of the Abraham Lincoln Association, Erika Nunamaker examined Abraham Lincoln’s “egalitarian refinement.” “Egalitarian refinement,” according to historian Joyce Appleby, can be described as “an oxymoron that nicely captured the split personality of American society, with its yearning for the manners of the better sort and appreciation of [...]
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Abraham Lincoln and Material Culture
Posted in Abraham Lincoln, American Democracy, Material Culture on March 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
