The Life and Times of Abraham Lincoln 16th President of the United States (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781428605503)

The Life and Times of Abraham Lincoln is a comprehensive biography of the 16th President of the United States, written by L.P. Brockett. The book delves deep into Lincoln's life, from his humble beginnings as a poor farmer's son in Kentucky, to his rise as a prominent lawyer and politician in Illinois, and ultimately to his presidency during one of the most tumultuous times in American history - the Civil War. The book covers Lincoln's early life and education, his political career, his family life, and his presidency. It explores in detail his struggle to preserve the Union, his fight against slavery, and his ultimate assassination at the hands of John Wilkes Booth. The author provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the Civil War, the war itself, and its aftermath. He also delves into Lincoln's personal life, including his marriage to Mary Todd and his struggles with depression. The Life and Times of Abraham Lincoln is a well-researched and engaging biography that provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of one of America's most iconic presidents. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, politics, or the life of Abraham Lincoln.Including His Speeches, Messages, Inaugurals, And Proclamations.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.

Author: Linus Pierpont Brockett, L. P. Brockett
ISBN-10: 1428605509
ISBN-13: 9781428605503
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/15/2006
Pages: 756
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.81lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 1.51d