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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