""Lincoln: An Account of His Personal Life"" by Nathaniel Wright Stephenson is a comprehensive biography of the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. The book delves into Lincoln's personal life, exploring his childhood, family life, education, and early career as a lawyer and politician. The author also provides an in-depth analysis of Lincoln's presidency, highlighting his leadership during the Civil War, his policies on slavery, and his efforts to preserve the Union. Stephenson's book is based on ...
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""Lincoln: An Account of His Personal Life"" by Nathaniel Wright Stephenson is a comprehensive biography of the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. The book delves into Lincoln's personal life, exploring his childhood, family life, education, and early career as a lawyer and politician. The author also provides an in-depth analysis of Lincoln's presidency, highlighting his leadership during the Civil War, his policies on slavery, and his efforts to preserve the Union. Stephenson's book is based on extensive research and includes many primary sources, such as letters, speeches, and diaries, which provide insight into Lincoln's character, beliefs, and motivations. The author also draws on the work of other historians and biographers to provide a well-rounded portrait of this iconic figure in American history. Overall, ""Lincoln: An Account of His Personal Life"" is an engaging and informative read that offers a nuanced and detailed perspective on one of the most important figures in American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln.1922. An Account of His Personal Life Especially of Its Springs of Action as Revealed and Deepened by the Ordeal of War. Contents: The Child of the Forest; The Mysterious Youth; A Village Leader; Revelations; Prosperity; Unsatisfying Recognition; The Second Start; A Return to Politics; The Literary Statesman; The Dark Horse; Secession; The Crisis; Eclipse; The Strange New Man; President and Premier; On to Richmond!; Defining the Issue; The Jacobin Club; The Jacobins Become Inquisitors; Is Congress the President's Master? The Struggle to Control the Army; Lincoln Emerges; The Mystical Statesman; Gambling in Generals; A War Behind the Scenes; The Dictator, the Marplot, and the Little Men; The Tribune of the People; Apparent Ascendancy; Catastrophe; The President versus the Vindictives; A Menacing Pause; The August Conspiracy; The Rally to the President; Father Abraham; The Master of the Moment; Preparing a Different War; and Fate Interposes. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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