Bordwell, David,
Film Art: An Introduction
. New York: McGraw-Hill, Inc. , l993. A five part text on the technical and analytical aspects of film.
Douglass, Frederick,
The Life and Times of Frederick Douglass
. New Jersey: Outlet Book Company Inc. , 1993. This is Douglass’ autobiography covering his childhood in slavery, his escape, and his rise to become one of the leading political figures of his era.
Gross, Anthony,
The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln
, New York: Barnes and Noble Books, l994. This is a collection of short writings by Abraham Lincoln, from his early days to the White House, revealing the humor and intelligence of our sixteenth President.
Hofstadter, Richard,
Great Issues in American History
, Vol II. New York: Vintage Books, l958. This is a collection of writings by leading American figures on the great issues of the time between the Revolutionary and Civil Wars.
Miller, Douglas T. ,
Frederick Douglass and the Fight for Freedom
, New York: Facts of File Publications, l988. This book tells the story of Douglass as slave, free man, editor, public speaker, author, and office holder. In each position, Douglass is shown never to waiver from his primary mission, the destruction of slavery and oppression.
Mitgang, Herbert,
Selected Writings of Abraham Lincoln
. New York: Bantam Books, 1992. As the title indicates, it is a collection of Lincoln’s most memorable speeches and prose.
Pym, John, “For the Union Dead,” in
Sight and Sound
, New York: Spring, l990. A film review of “Glory” which provides good background and insight into the film.
Voss, Frederick,
Majestic In His Wrath
. Washington, D. C. : Smithsonian Institution Press, 1995. A pictorial account of Frederick Douglass’ life with accompanying narrative.
White, Arnold, “Fighting Black,” in
American Film
, New York: l990. Interview with Director David Zwick about his film “Glory. “
Wills, Gary,
Lincoln at Gettysburg-The Words that Remade America
, New York: Simon and Schuster, l992. An academic analysis of the revolutionary style and political imagery of Lincoln’s most famous speech.