Synopsis One of America's preeminent historians presents a concise account of the life and career of Abraham Lincoln, tracing his path from the backwoods of Kentucky to the highest office in the land during America's greatest crisis. Keeping the focus on Lincoln's career, while not neglecting his personal life, McPherson shows how Lincoln developed as a lawyer and politician, and how his innate intelligence combined with his bold and shrewd actions. McPherson also includes his own perspective on the enduring Lincoln legacy.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 2009-02-01 |
| Size | | Length: | 79 pages | | Height: | 8.3 in | | Width: | 5.3 in | | Thickness: | 0.5 in | | Weight: | 7.4 oz |
Publisher's Note An in-depth biography covers the life and political career of Abraham Lincoln discusse his humble beginnings in Kentucky, legal career as a young man, and impressive rise on the political stage, becoming president with less than half the popular vote and acting as Commander-in-Chief during the Civil War before being assassinated by John Wilkes Booth.
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