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- A Portrait (1922)

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The Real Lincoln: A Portrait is a biography of the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, written by Jesse William Weik in 1922. The book provides a comprehensive look at Lincoln's life, from his humble beginnings in a log cabin in Kentucky to his rise to the presidency during one of the most tumultuous periods in American history. Weik explores Lincoln's personal life, including his marriage to Mary Todd and his relationships with his children, as well as his political career and the events that led up to the Civil War. The author also delves into Lincoln's leadership during the war, including his decision to issue the Emancipation Proclamation and his role in ending slavery in America.Throughout the book, Weik challenges many of the myths and legends surrounding Lincoln, presenting a more nuanced and complex portrait of the man behind the iconic image. The Real Lincoln: A Portrait is a well-researched and engaging biography that offers readers a deeper understanding of one of America's most celebrated presidents.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781164394648
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 392
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x25 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 744 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 7. december 2024
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The Real Lincoln: A Portrait is a biography of the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, written by Jesse William Weik in 1922. The book provides a comprehensive look at Lincoln's life, from his humble beginnings in a log cabin in Kentucky to his rise to the presidency during one of the most tumultuous periods in American history. Weik explores Lincoln's personal life, including his marriage to Mary Todd and his relationships with his children, as well as his political career and the events that led up to the Civil War. The author also delves into Lincoln's leadership during the war, including his decision to issue the Emancipation Proclamation and his role in ending slavery in America.Throughout the book, Weik challenges many of the myths and legends surrounding Lincoln, presenting a more nuanced and complex portrait of the man behind the iconic image. The Real Lincoln: A Portrait is a well-researched and engaging biography that offers readers a deeper understanding of one of America's most celebrated presidents.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.

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