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ABRAHAM LINCOLNExemplary and illuminating, even for readers well versed in Lincolniana. Full review >
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PRESIDENT LINCOLNA creative thesis thoroughly explored and beautifully argued. Full review >
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ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND FREDERICK DOUGLASSA marvel of history writing that makes complicated history clear and interesting. Full review >
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SLAVERY, AMERICA, AND LINCOLNA lucid, thought-provoking account of slavery’s dark roots and vexed progress. Full review >
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MANHUNTA meticulous account of crime and capture makes a distinguished and worthy addition to the legend Americans can’t seem to... Full review >
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THE FIERY TRIALby Eric Foner
Look elsewhere for an understanding of the president as person, but linger here for an indispensable analysis of Lincoln... Full review >
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THE IMPEACHMENT OF ABRAHAM LINCOLNA smart and engaging what-if that has the virtue of being plausible—and the added virtue of not having been written by Bill... Full review >
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LINCOLN’S GREATEST SPEECHWell researched, wonderfully written, and at times extraordinarily moving. White’s relatively small volume comes closer to... Full review >
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LINCOLNby Fred Kaplan
A highly readable, often insightful analysis of an unequaled prose master for whom writing was “the supreme artifact of... Full review >
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LINCOLN AND DOUGLASA crisply articulated, dynamic presentation of how the debates unfolded and why they still matter today. Full review >
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THE CASE OF ABRAHAM LINCOLNAn unexpected, odd-angle approach to Lincoln that proves marvelously insightful. Full review >
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ABRAHAM LINCOLNby Amy L. Cohn & Suzy Schmidt & illustrated by David A. Johnson
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LINCOLN AND MCCLELLANA handy volume that efficiently covers all the essentials. Full review >
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ABRAHAM LINCOLN: VAMPIRE HUNTERThe book’s grotesque joviality should be fun for those looking for it. Full review >
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