The Fiery Trial: Abraham Lincoln and American Slavery Who is the antagonist in The Fiery Trial: Abraham Lincoln and American Slavery by Eric Foner? Asked by bookragstutor on 20 Aug 12:55 Last updated by Jill W on 17 Sep 15:25
Slavery, the debate about slavery, and Lincoln's subsequent war to abolish slavery, is the main antagonist in the novel. The issue itself tore the country apart.