A Complete Biography of ABRAHAM LINCOLN

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No other narrative account of Abraham Lincolns life has inspired such widespread acclaim as Lord Charnwoods Abraham Lincoln: A Complete Biography. Lord Charnwood has given us the most complete interpretation of Lincoln as yet produced, and he has presented it in such artistic form that it may well become a classic. Many contemporary historians consider this thorough and superbly crafted work the quintessential biography of one of Americas greatest presidents. Charnwoods study of Lincoln's statesmanship introduced generations of Americans to the life and politics of Lincoln, and the authors observations are so comprehensive and well supported that any serious study of Lincoln must respond to his conclusions. Lord Charnwood, a British by birth, was a man of many affairs and much learning. He had training in historical research and his work exhibits evidences of industrious and careful investigation. He made close examination of American newspapers of the period covered, and has had access to original manuscript archives in the State and Navy departments at Washington. This is essential reading for anyone interested in Abraham Lincoln, the Civil War, or American political history.

subjects: Presidents,  Biography,  Lincoln, abraham, 1809-1865,  Politics and government,  History,  Présidents,  Biographies,  Politique et gouvernement,  Histoire,  Hommes d'État,  Statesmen

People: Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865)

Places: United States,  États-Unis

Times: Civil War, 1861-1865,  1783-1865,  1861-1865,  1845-1861