Lincoln The President Volume Two

Author : Michael Burlingame
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 1061 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2013-04
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781421410586

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Abraham Lincoln by Michael Burlingame Pdf

Now in paperback, this award-winning biography has been hailed as the definitive portrait of Lincoln. In the first multi-volume biography of Abraham Lincoln to be published in decades, Lincoln scholar Michael Burlingame offers a fresh look at the life of one of America’s greatest presidents. Incorporating the field notes of earlier biographers, along with decades of research in multiple manuscript archives and long-neglected newspapers, this remarkable work will both alter and reinforce current understanding of America’s sixteenth president. In volume 2, Burlingame examines Lincoln’s presidency and the trials of the Civil War. He supplies fascinating details on the crisis over Fort Sumter and the relentless office seekers who plagued Lincoln. He introduces readers to the president’s battles with hostile newspaper editors and his quarrels with incompetent field commanders. Burlingame also interprets Lincoln’s private life, discussing his marriage to Mary Todd, the untimely death of his son Willie to disease in 1862, and his recurrent anguish over the enormous human costs of the war.

Author : Michael Burlingame
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 659 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2023-10-10
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781421445564

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Abraham Lincoln by Michael Burlingame Pdf

Hailed as the definitive portrait of the sixteenth president, Lincoln scholar Michael Burlingame's impressive two-volume biography has been masterfully abridged and revised. Sixteenth president of the United States, the Great Emancipator, and a surpassingly eloquent champion of national unity, freedom, and democracy, Abraham Lincoln is arguably the most studied and admired of all Americans. Michael Burlingame's astonishing Abraham Lincoln: A Life, an updated, condensed version of the 2,000-page two-volume set that The Atlantic hailed as one of the five best books of 2009, offers fresh interpretations of this endlessly fascinating American leader. Based on deep research in unpublished sources as well as newly digitized sources, this work reveals how Lincoln's character and personality were the North's secret weapon in the Civil War, the key variables that spelled the difference between victory and defeat. He was a model of psychological maturity and a fully individuated man whose influence remains unrivaled in the history of American public life. Burlingame chronicles Lincoln's childhood and early development, romantic attachments and losses, his love of learning, legal training, and courtroom career as well as his political ambition, his term as congressman in the late 1840s, and his serious bouts of depression in early adulthood. Burlingame recounts, in fresh detail, the Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln marriage and traces the mounting moral criticism of slavery that revived his political career and won this Springfield lawyer the presidency in 1860. This abridgement delivers Burlingame's signature insight into Lincoln as a young man, a father, and a politician. Lincoln speaks to us not only as a champion of freedom, democracy, and national unity but also as a source of inspiration. Few have achieved his historical importance, but many can profit from his personal example, encouraged by the knowledge that despite a lifetime of troubles, he became a model of psychological maturity, moral clarity, and unimpeachable integrity. His presence and his leadership inspired his contemporaries; his life story will do the same for generations to come.

Author : James Garfield Randall,Richard Nelson Current
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UOM:39015021993368

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Lincoln the President by James Garfield Randall,Richard Nelson Current Pdf

At the time of his death on February 20, 1953, J. G. Randall stood out as the leading authority on the life and times of Abraham Lincoln. He has established his reputation with Constitutional Problems under Lincoln (1926; revised edition, 1951), The Civil War and Reconstruction (1937), and the first three volumes of a projected four volume study Lincoln the President (1945, 1952). Though Lincoln the President: Last Full Measure bears the marks of its time, it may still have much to offer the reader interested in Lincoln and the Civil War period.

Author : Joseph H 1824-1910 Barrett
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2023-07-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1022717448

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Abraham Lincoln and His Presidency Volume; Volume 2 by Joseph H 1824-1910 Barrett Pdf

This book provides an in-depth look at the presidency of Abraham Lincoln, focusing on his leadership during the Civil War. It includes first-hand accounts of Lincoln's speeches and actions during this tumultuous period in American history. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the Civil War era and the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Michael Burlingame
Publisher : University of Illinois Press
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0252066677

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The Inner World of Abraham Lincoln by Michael Burlingame Pdf

Based primarily on long-neglected manuscript and newspaper sources--and especially on reminiscences of people who knew him--this psychobiography casts new light on Lincoln. Burlingame uses a blend of Freudian and Jungian theory to interpret the psyche of the 16th president.

Author : Ward Hill Lamon,Chauncey F Black
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2023-07-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1019663006

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The Life of Abraham Lincoln by Ward Hill Lamon,Chauncey F Black Pdf

This biography of Abraham Lincoln covers his life from his birth in a log cabin in Kentucky to his inauguration as President of the United States. Written by Chauncey F. Black and Ward Hill Lamon, both of whom were personal friends of Lincoln, the book includes anecdotes and personal reminiscences that provide insight into Lincoln's character and personality. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : John G (John George) 1832- Nicolay
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2023-07-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1019931493

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Abraham Lincoln by John G (John George) 1832- Nicolay Pdf

Originally published in the late 19th century, this classic biography provides a detailed and comprehensive account of the life and career of Abraham Lincoln, one of America's greatest presidents. Drawing on extensive research and first-hand accounts, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in Lincoln, the Civil War, and American history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Ward Hill Lamon,Chauncey F Black
Publisher : Nabu Press
Page : 652 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2013-12-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1294426044

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The Life of Abraham Lincoln by Ward Hill Lamon,Chauncey F Black Pdf

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

Author : Henry C. Whitney
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1908
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:793442107

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Life of Lincoln, Volume 2 by Henry C. Whitney Pdf

Author : Richard Carwardine,Jay Sexton
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2011-08-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9780199831500

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The Global Lincoln by Richard Carwardine,Jay Sexton Pdf

Perhaps more than any other American, Abraham Lincoln has become a global figure, one who spoke--and continues to speak--to people across the world. Karl Marx judged Lincoln "the single-minded son of the working class"; Tolstoy reported his fame in the Caucasus; Tomas Masaryk, the first president of Czechoslovakia, drew strength as "the Lincoln of Central Europe"; racially-mixed, republican "Lincoln brigades" fought in the Spanish Civil War; and, more recently, statesmen ranging from Gordon Brown to Pervez Musharraf to Barack Obama have invoked Lincoln in support of their respective agendas. This fascinating volume brings together leading historians from around the world to explore Lincoln's international legacy. The authors examine the meaning and image of Lincoln in many places and across continents, ranging from Germany to Japan, India to Ireland, Africa and Asia to Argentina and the American South. The book reveals that at the heart of Lincoln's global celebrity were his political principles, his record of successful executive leadership in wartime, his role as the "Great Emancipator," and his resolute defense of popular government. Yet the "Global Lincoln" has been a malleable and protean figure, one who is forever being redefined to meet the needs of those who invoke him. The first study of Lincoln's global legacy, this book tells the unknown and remarkable story of the world-wide impact of one of America's great presidents.

Author : Joshua Zeitz
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2014-02-04
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781101638071

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Lincoln's Boys by Joshua Zeitz Pdf

From the author of the forthcoming Building the Great Society (February 2018), an intimate look into Lincoln’s White House and the aftermath of his death, via the lives of his two closest aides In this timely look into Abraham Lincoln’s White House, and the aftermath of his death, noted historian and political advisor Joshua Zeitz presents a fresh perspective on the sixteenth U.S. president—as seen through the eyes of Lincoln’s two closest aides and confidants, John Hay and John Nicolay. Lincoln’s official secretaries, Hay and Nicolay enjoyed more access, witnessed more history, and knew Lincoln better than anyone outside of the president’s immediate family. They were the gatekeepers of Lincoln’s legacy. Drawing on letters, diaries, and memoirs, Lincoln’s Boys is part political drama and part coming-of-age tale—a fascinating story of friendship, politics, war, and the contest over history and remembrance.

Author : Kathleen Krull,Paul Brewer
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 45 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2010-04-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780547487922

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Lincoln Tells a Joke by Kathleen Krull,Paul Brewer Pdf

Poor Abraham Lincoln! His life was hardly fun at all. A country torn in two by war, citizens who didn’t like him as president, a homely appearance—what could there possibly be to laugh about? And yet he did laugh. Lincoln wasn’t just one of our greatest presidents. He was a comic storyteller and a person who could lighten a grim situation with a clever quip. This unusual biography of Lincoln highlights his life and presidency, focusing on what made his sense of humor so distinctive—and so necessary to surviving his tough life and times.

Author : Ward Hill Lamon
Publisher : Theclassics.Us
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2013-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1230249591

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The Life of Abraham Lincoln; from His Birth to His Inauguration As President Volume 2 by Ward Hill Lamon Pdf

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1872 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XVI. ALTHOUGH primarily responsible for all that had taken place in Kansas, Mr. Douglas appeared to be suddenly' animated by a new and burning zeal in behalf of the FreeState party in the Territory. It struck him very forcibly, just when he needed most to be struck by a new idea, that the Lecompton Constitution was not "the act and deed of the people of Kansas." Accordingly, Mr. Douglas took his stand against Lecompton at the first note of the long conflict in Congress. We shall make no analysis of the debates, nor set out the votes of senators and representatives which marked the intervals of that fierce struggle between sections, parties, and factions which followed. It is enough to say here, that Mr. Douglas was found speaking and voting with the Republicans upon every phase of the question. He had but one or two followers in the Senate, and a mere handful in the House; yet these were faithful to his lead until a final conference committee and the English Bill afforded an opportunity for some of them to escape. For himself he scorned all compromises, voted against the English Bill, and returned to Illinois to ask the votes of the people upon a winter's record wholly and consistently anti-Democratic. The fact is mentioned, not to obscure the fame of the statesman, nor to impugn the honesty of the politician, but because it had an important influence upon the canvass of the ensuing summer. During the winter Mr. Douglas held frequent consultations with the leaders of the Republican party. Their meetings were secret, and for that reason the more significant. By this means, harmony of action was secured for the present, and something provided for the future. Mr. Douglas covertly announced himself as a convert to the Republicans, ...

Author : J. G. Randall,Richard Nelson Current
Publisher : Da Capo Press, Incorporated
Page : 966 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1997-03-21
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : STANFORD:36105020136979

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Lincoln The President, Volume Two by J. G. Randall,Richard Nelson Current Pdf

This work was first published in four volumes in 1945, 1952, and 1955, and is reprinted here in two. The second volume examines Lincoln as a person - his conversation, his personality, his daily tasks, his marriage, his sense of humour - and covers from the period of the Emancipation Proclamation up to the triumph of the Appomattox and his untimely death.

Author : Michael Burlingame
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 2008 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2009-01-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9780801894671

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Abraham Lincoln by Michael Burlingame Pdf

Burlingame interprets Lincoln's private life, discussing his marriage to Mary Todd, the untimely death of his son Willie to disease in 1862, and his recurrent anguish over the enormous human costs of the war.