Abraham Lincoln: The Lawyer-Statesman

By John Thomas Richards

Book Overview

Abraham Lincoln: The Lawyer-Statesman is a comprehensive biography of the 16th President of the United States, written by John T. Richards. The book delves into Lincoln's early life, his rise to political prominence, and his tenure as President during the Civil War. Richards explores Lincoln's legal career, which played a crucial role in shaping his political beliefs and leadership style. The book also examines Lincoln's famous speeches and writings, including the Emancipation Proclamation and the Gettysburg Address. Throughout the biography, Richards provides insights into Lincoln's personal life, including his marriage to Mary Todd and his relationships with his family and friends. The book also sheds light on Lincoln's struggles with depression and the toll that the Civil War took on his mental and physical health. Overall, Abraham Lincoln: The Lawyer-Statesman offers a detailed and nuanced portrait of one of the most important figures in American history, providing readers with a deeper understanding of Lincoln's legacy as a lawyer, statesman, and leader.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163607169
• ISBN13: 9781163607169
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"