Abraham Lincoln: The Image of His Greatness

Award-winning author Fred Reed's new work, "Abraham Lincoln: The Image of His Greatness," debuts as part of our national celebration. Reed explores the ever-changing popular depiction of Lincoln as "ideal, idol, and icon." The martyred president is seen on coins, tokens, medals, stamps, stocks, bonds, and paper money - and also in paintings, magazine covers, advertisements, cartoons, movie stills, and other diverse media. Reed's engaging history is beautifully illustrated in full color, with hundreds of images both famous and obscure - many rarely seen, and some never before published. They are poignant, provocative, sometimes puzzling, often profound. Gathered together, they offer fresh and illuminating insight on our greatest president. Profusely illustrated. Bibliography. Hardcover in new condition. No jacket, as published. Always carefully packaged and shipped quickly.