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Overview

Abraham Lincoln (1809–1865) rose from humble beginnings in Kentucky to become one of the most well-known figures in American History.

There were times, in his journey from storekeeper and mill operator to lawyer and member of the Illinois state legislature, when Lincoln lost his nerve and self-confidence – on at least two occasions he became so despondent as to appear suicidal – and when his acute emotional vulnerabilities were exposed.

Focusing on the crucial years between 1831 and 1842, Wilson’s skillful analysis of the testimonies and writings of Lincoln’s contemporaries reveals the individual behind the legends.

We see him as a young man: not the ascendant statesman, but the canny local politician who was renowned for his talents in wrestling and storytelling (as well as for his extensive store of off-color jokes).

Wilson also reconstructs Lincoln’s frequently anguished personal life: his religious skepticism, recurrent bouts of depression, and difficult relationships with women – from Ann Rutledge to Mary Owens to Mary Todd.

Abraham Lincoln by Lord Charnwood

No other narrative account of Abraham Lincoln’s life has inspired such widespread and lasting acclaim as Charnwood’s Abraham Lincoln: A Biography.

In the process, he discovers that the President’s coping strategies; among them, a rich sense of humor and a tendency toward quiet reflection; ultimately helped him to lead the nation through its greatest turmoil.

Lincoln at Cooper Union by Harold Holzer

This favorite among books on Abraham Lincoln explores his most influential and widely reported pre-presidential address – an extraordinary appeal by the western politician to the eastern elite that propelled him toward the Republican nomination for president.

That action had the unfortunate result of forcing states to choose sides, causing Virginia, Arkansas, North Carolina, and Tennessee to join the Confederacy. He received limited formal education but developed a keen intellect. His law partner said of him, "His ambition was a little engine that knew no rest."

He married Mary Todd, and they had four boys, only one of whom lived to maturity.

Lincoln was the second child of Thomas Lincoln and Nancy Hanks. Whether it’s a detailed biography, a book on his presidency or an exploration of his impact on the Civil War, these works about the 16th President of the United States will offer valuable insights into one of America’s greatest heroes.

The spirit that guided him was clearly that of his Second Inaugural Address, now inscribed on one wall of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.

C.: "With malice toward none; with charity for all; with firmness in the right, as God gives us to see the right, let us strive on to finish the work we are in; to bind up the nation's wounds....

On April 14, 1865, John Wilkes Booth fired a bullet into the back of Lincoln’s head as the president attended a play at Ford’s Theater in Washington. The case provides a fascinating window into Lincoln’s development as a leader, demonstrating his moral clarity and commitment to justice. Lincoln’s Tomb, in Oak Ridge Cemetery, has been the final resting place for Lincoln since 1901.

Significance

Abraham Lincoln was an important historical figure because he served as the sixteenth President of the United States (1861-1865) and was the leader of the country during the American Civil War.

Lincoln is widely regarded as one of the country’s greatest presidents, and his legacy continues to shape American politics and culture. It has given us a degree of political freedom, far exceeding that of any other nation of the earth,” Lincoln remarked. Despite his brief presidency, Lincoln remains an important figure in American history and continues to be widely revered for his leadership, his courage, and his commitment to American ideals.

Accomplishments and Milestones

• 1809, February 12 — Abraham Lincoln was born.
• 1816, December — The Lincoln Family moved to Indiana.
• 1818, October 5 — His mother, Nancy Hanks, passed away.
• 1819, December 2 — Lincoln’s father remarried Sarah Bush Johnston.
• 1830, March — He relocated with his family to Illinois.
• 1831, July — Lincoln moved to New Salem, Illinois, separating from his family.
• 1832, April–June — Served as a militia captain during the Black Hawk War.
• 1832, August 6 — Lost his first election bid for the Illinois General Assembly.
• 1834, August 6 — Lincoln was elected to the Illinois General Assembly at age 24.
• 1837, March 1 — He was admitted to the Illinois bar.
• 1837, March 15 — Lincoln moved to Springfield, Illinois, to begin his law practice.
• 1842, November 4 — He married Mary Todd.
• 1846, August 3 — Lincoln was elected to the U.S.

  Congress as a Whig from Illinois.

• 1849, March 31 — Completed his term in Congress and resumed practicing law.
• 1854, November 7 — He was elected to the Illinois General Assembly.
• 1858, June 16 — Delivered the “House Divided” speech.
• 1858, August–October — Lincoln debated Stephen Douglas in the famous Lincoln-Douglas debates.
• 1858, November 2 — Lost the Senate race to Stephen Douglas.
• 1860, May 18 — He received the Republican nomination for President.
• 1860, November 6 — Lincoln was elected as the 16th President of the United States.
• 1861, March 4 — He was inaugurated as President.
• 1861, April 15 — Lincoln called for a militia of 75,000 soldiers.
• 1862, April 16 — He signed an act abolishing slavery in the District of Columbia.
• 1862, September 22 — Issued a preliminary Emancipation Proclamation.
• 1863, January 1 — Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation.
• 1863, November 19 — Delivered the Gettysburg Address.
• 1864, November 8 — He was reelected President.
• 1865, March 4 — Delivered his second inaugural address.
• 1865, April 14 — Lincoln was shot by John Wilkes Booth at Ford’s Theater.
• 1865, April 15 — He died from his injuries at 7:22 a.m.
• 1865, May 4 — Lincoln was buried at Oak Ridge Cemetery near Springfield, Illinois.

“You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.”

Abraham Lincoln remains one of the most revered figures in American history, celebrated for his leadership during the Civil War and abolishing slavery.

This beautifully illustrated work combines rare photographs, documents and historical artefacts to reveal how Lincoln’s life and presidency were reinterpreted over time to create the enduring figure we know today. 

The authors delve into the myths, legends and stories that still swirl around Abraham Lincoln, shedding light on how public memory shaped his legacy as one of America’s greatest leaders.

Delivered in New York in February 1860, the Cooper Union speech dispelled doubts about Lincoln’s suitability for the presidency and reassured conservatives of his moderation while reaffirming his opposition to slavery to Republican progressives.

Award-winning Lincoln scholar Harold Holzer places Lincoln and his speech in the context of the times – an era of racism, politicized journalism, and public oratory as entertainment – and shows how the candidate framed the speech as an opportunity to continue his famous “debates” with his archrival Democrat Stephen A.

Douglas on the question of slavery.

Holzer describes the enormous risk Lincoln took by appearing in New York, where he exposed himself to the country’s most critical audience and took on Republican Senator William Henry Seward of New York, the front runner, in his own backyard. Lincoln was asked to memorialize the gruesome battle.