Description
This definitive biography offers a profound exploration of Abraham Lincoln's journey from humble beginnings to the presidency during America's most tumultuous era. Drawing on newly available resources, the author meticulously details Lincoln's rise through the political ranks and the immense personal and political challenges he navigated. The narrative illuminates Lincoln's remarkable capacity for growth, revealing how an initially inexperienced leader evolved into a profound moral compass for a nation on the brink of collapse. It is a masterful portrait of a man who not only preserved a fractured Union but also guided the country toward the abolition of slavery, solidifying his place as one of America's most consequential presidents.
Available Editions
paperback
Touchstone
Published Jan 1, 1996
714 pages
ISBN: 9780684825359
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Details
First Published
1995
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Lincoln by David Herbert Donald.