Abraham Lincoln: Great American Historians on Our Sixteenth President

Abraham Lincoln: Great American Historians on Our Sixteenth President by Lamb, Brian. Hardcover edition. ISBN: 9781586486761.

In a handsome, gift-quality volume celebrating the 200th anniversary of Lincolns birth, Americas top Lincoln historians offer their diverse perspectives on the life and legacy of Americas sixteenth president. Spanning Lincolns life—from his early career as a Springfield lawyer, to his presidential reign during one of Americas 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. Edited by C-SPANs Brian Lamb and Susan Swain, illustrated with Lambs photographs of Lincoln landmarks, and promoted throughout the year on C-SPAN, Abraham Lincoln is a wonderful compendium of information and deeply-informed analysis that deserves a prominent place on every bookshelf.