William C. Harris was named an Alumni Distinguished Professor for Research at North Carolina State University on the basis of this book.
"A detailed, well-organized overview of Lincoln's reconstruction
policy." -- History
"A very fine book in every way, and an important contribution to
Reconstruction historiography. Harris writes clearly with an easy
style that effortlessly keeps his readers on track." -- Illinois
Historical Journal
"Essential reading for all interested in wartime Reconstruction."
-- Georgia Historical Quarterly
"Harris brings impressive research and new sophistication to an old
question." -- North & South
"Harris offers powerful, fresh arguments about the pros and cons of
Lincoln's policies, and supports all of his conclusions with
first-rate scholarship and writing." -- Civil War Courier
"This is the best book I have ever read about Reconstruction during
the Lincoln administration. With Charity for All offers a powerful
argument for the continuity of Lincoln's generous approach to
Reconstruction, and it provides a wealth of information showing how
the president's mind worked. I only wish I had had this first-rate
book before me when I was writing my Lincoln biography." -- Journal
of American History
"2nd place winner of the 1997 Lincoln Prize." --
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