Abraham Lincoln: A Biography - Hardcover

Charnwood, Lord

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1568330669 ISBN 13: 9781568330662

Publisher: Madison Books, 1996

Synopsis

No other narrative account of Abraham Lincoln's life has inspired such widespread and lasting acclaim as Charnwood's Abraham Lincoln: A Biography. Written by a native of England and originally published in 1916, the biography is a rare blend of beautiful prose and profound historical insight. Charnwood's study of Lincoln's statesmanship introduced generations of Americans to the life and politics of Lincoln and the author's observations are so comprehensive and well-supported that any serious study of Lincoln must respond to his conclusions.

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From the Back Cover:

No other narrative account of Abraham Lincoln's life has inspired such widespread acclaim as Lord Charnwood's Abraham Lincoln: a biography. Many contemporary historians consider this thorough and superbly crafted work the quintessential biography of one of America's greatest presidents. Written by a native of England and originally published in 1916, the biography is a rare blend of beautiful prose and profound historical insight. Charnwood's study of Lincoln's statemanship introduced generations of Americans to the life and politics of Lincoln, and the author's observations are so comprehensive and well supported that any serious study of Lincoln must respond to his conclusions. This is essential reading for anyone interested in Abraham Lincoln, the Civil War, or American political history.

About the Author:

Lord Godfrey Rathbone Benson, Lord Charnwood was born in England in 1864 and died in 1945. He was a member of the British Parliment as a liberal, where he supported home rule for Ireland.

Peter W. Schramm is co-director of the John M. Ashbrook Center for Public Affairs at Ashland University in Ohio.

About this edition

• Publisher: Madison Books
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 1568330669
• ISBN 13: 9781568330662
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 352