Trade Paperback
2008 · New York
by Lamb, Brian; Swain, Susan
New York: PublicAffairs, 2008. 3rd Printing. Trade Paperback. Near Fine. 6x0x9. 3rd printing. Minimal wear along edges. 2008 Trade Paperback. xxiii, [5], 371 pp. Includes section of color photographic plates, maps precede text. America's top Lincoln historians offer a diverse array of perspectives on the life and legacy of America's sixteenth president. Spanning Lincoln's life -- from his early career as a Springfield lawyer, to his presidential reign during one of America's most troubled historical periods, to his assassination in 1865 -- these essays, developed from original C-SPAN interviews, provide a compelling, composite portrait of Lincoln, one that offers up new stories and fresh insights on a defining leader. Extras include a timeline of Lincoln's life, brief biographies of the 56 contributors, and Lincoln's most famous speeches. (Inventory #: 2338835)