Abraham Lincoln

Landmark biography, written in 1917 by an English author, documents Lincoln’s rise from backwoods obscurity to the presidency and his role as commander-in-chief during the Civil War. An artful blend of personal and political detail, the book offers not only an absorbing and revealing look at the life and times of the 16th president, it provides a concise yet thorough examination of factors leading to the Civil War, and Lincoln’s leadership throughout the conflict.