When we look at historical figures we often put them on today's pedistal. Lincoln could easily be called a racist in today's sense of the word. In the 1800's sense he was far from a racist- he was a "black lover" according to many. I respect Bennett's conclusions but he is wrong. Lincoln had no white dream- he wanted blacks free but did not think they were the equal of the white man. This view was held by nearly all the abolitionists of the 1800's. Today we could easily call 9 in 10 of them racist. TAKE INTO ACCOUNT HISTORICAL CONTEXT. The idea of revisionist gets a bad rap because of its horrific failure in this area. DO NOT READ REVISIONIST HISTORY- it is meant only to destroy historical figures. I enjoyed what I read of the book but was angered by the conclusions. I did not finish it because I thought it was not worth it. If you enjoy revisionist history it is a great read.