num_pages: 342
description: No other narrative account of Abraham Lincolns life has inspired such widespread acclaim as Lord Charnwoods Abraham Lincoln: A Complete Biography. Lord Charnwood has given us the most complete interpretation of Lincoln as yet produced and he has presented it in such artistic form that it may well become a classic. Many contemporary historians consider this thorough and superbly crafted work the quintessential biography of one of Americas greatest presidents. Charnwoods study of Lincolns statesmanship introduced generations of Americans to the life and politics of Lincoln and the authors observations are so comprehensive and well supported that any serious study of Lincoln must respond to his conclusions. Lord Charnwood a British by birth was a man of many affairs and much learning. He had training in historical research and his work exhibits evidences of industrious and careful investigation. He made close examination of American newspapers of the period covered and has had access to original manuscript archives in the State and Navy departments at Washington. This is essential reading for anyone interested in Abraham Lincoln the Civil War or American political history. Praise for Abraham Lincoln: Lord Charnwood has given us the most complete interpretation of Lincoln as yet produced and he has presented it in such artistic form that it may well become a classic. ---American Historical Review This book is bound to take first rank in the literature of Lincoln and in many respects it may be pronounced the best of the biographies. ---The Nation Lord Charnwoods remains the best Lincoln biography. ---The Weekly Standard
language: English
title: Abraham Lincoln: A Complete Biography
publisher: General Press