Episode · EconTalk · 2024-07-15
Russ Roberts & Diana Schaub: books mentioned on EconTalk
Lessons from Lincoln, Then and Now (with Diana Schaub)
What lessons can we take from the speeches of Abraham Lincoln for today's turbulent times? How did those speeches move the nation in Lincoln's day?
Russ Roberts recommended His Greatest Speeches by Diana Schaub.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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His Greatest Speeches
His Greatest Speeches collects notable historical addresses and provides deep analytical insight into American political rhetoric.
Recommended“and again I recommend along with Diana's book Gary Will's book on Gettysburg is is really a wonderful book”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (3) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Plugged His Greatest Speeches
“her latest book which is our topic for today is his greatest speeches how Lincoln moved the nation”
Passing The Gettysburg Address
“I think I got this from Gary Will's book on Gettysburg”
Plugged His Greatest Speeches
“her book is his greatest speeches how Lincoln moved the nation”
