Abraham LincolnThis self-made man from a log cabin-the great orator, the Emancipator, the savior of the Union, the martyr-was arguably our greatest president; but it takes a master storyteller like Thomas Keneally, author of the award-winning novel that inspired the film "Schindler's List," to bring alive the history behind the myth. Acclaimed for his recent Civil War biography, "American Scoundrel," Keneally delves with relish-and a keen, fresh eye-into Lincoln's complicated persona. "Abraham Lincoln" depicts all the amazing man's triumphs, insecurities, and crushing defeats with uncanny insight: his early poverty and the ambition that propelled him out of it; the shaping of the man and his political philosophy by youthful exposure to Christianity, slavery, and business; his tempestuous marriage and his fatherly love. We see him, elected to the presidency by a twist of fate, unswerving in the grim day-to-day conduct of the war as his vision and acumen led the country forward. "Abraham Lincoln" is an incisive study of a turning point in our history and a revealing portrait of its pivotal figure, his greatness etched even more clearly in this very touching human story. |
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... York to buy new fabrics and items of decor for the run - down White House . Alexander Stewart , New York's greatest merchant , had given a dinner party in her honor , and Mary ordered two thousand dol- lars ' worth of rugs and curtains ...
... York to buy new fabrics and items of decor for the run - down White House . Alexander Stewart , New York's greatest merchant , had given a dinner party in her honor , and Mary ordered two thousand dol- lars ' worth of rugs and curtains ...
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... Confederate capital . But in- stead of doing that , he frittered his men away in a siege of York- town . Lincoln and Salmon P. Chase had come down to Fort Monroe early in the campaign , late April to early 119 Abraham Lincoln.
... Confederate capital . But in- stead of doing that , he frittered his men away in a siege of York- town . Lincoln and Salmon P. Chase had come down to Fort Monroe early in the campaign , late April to early 119 Abraham Lincoln.
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... York , Pennsylvania , Ohio , Illinois , and Indiana - went to the Democrats , as did New Jersey . The Republicans were forced into coalition with border Unionists and so retained control of Congress by a slim 128 THOMAS KENEALLY.
... York , Pennsylvania , Ohio , Illinois , and Indiana - went to the Democrats , as did New Jersey . The Republicans were forced into coalition with border Unionists and so retained control of Congress by a slim 128 THOMAS KENEALLY.
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