Michael (Chancellor Naomi B. Lynn Distinguished Chai Burlingame

Abraham Lincoln: A Life

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ISBN 13:: 9781421445557
author:: Michael (Chancellor Naomi B. Lynn Distinguished Chai Burlingame
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Johns Hopkins University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2023
Pages:: 720
Dimensions:: 23.1 x 16.5 x 8.1 centimetres (1
Genre:: Biography, Presidents & Heads of State, History,
Condition:: New
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Abraham Lincoln: A Life offers a fresh perspective on one of America's most studied and admired leaders. This abridged biography by Michael Burlingame provides a comprehensive look at Lincoln's life, from his childhood to his presidency, and explores the key factors that contributed to his success. Burlingame's work is based on deep research in unpublished sources as well as newly digitized materials, revealing new insights into Lincoln's character and personality. The author chronicles Lincoln's early development, romantic attachments, and political ambition, as well as his struggles with depression and the moral criticism of slavery that revived his career. This abridged version delivers Burlingame's signature insight into Lincoln's life, making it an ideal choice for readers looking to gain a deeper understanding of this pivotal figure in American history.

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