Mark E. Neely

American historian and author

Mark E. Neely - American historian and author
Born

November 10th, 1944
80 years ago

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

United States

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An American historian and author focused on the Civil War era and American history. Served as a professor and directed the Lincoln Prize at Gettysburg College. Authored several eminent works including 'The Fate of Liberty: Abraham Lincoln and Civil Liberties'. Contributed extensively to academic scholarship concerning the implications of wartime policies on civil rights.

Authored 'The Fate of Liberty: Abraham Lincoln and Civil Liberties'

Served as director of the Lincoln Prize at Gettysburg College

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