Abraham Lincoln and the Marathon of Emancipation

This work explores the circumstances surrounding Abraham Lincoln\u27s release of the Emancipation Proclamation in the context of the abolition movement and the Civil War. It explores many works of Abraham Lincoln and attempts to truly understand Lincoln\u27s view on slavery. It also deals with the double edged sword of diplomacy that influenced the Emancipation Proclamation. Comparing and contrasting Lincoln\u27s diplomatic relations with the border states and European nations, this work paints a clear picture of Lincoln and how he came to emancipate the slaves