The book s part of a mount rushmore presidential series, following books on george washington and theodore roosevelt. See all books authored by abraham lincoln, including speeches and writings 18591865, and speeches and writings 18321858, and more on. From the new york times bestselling author of pride and prejudice and zombies comes the true history of our sixteenth president seth grahamesmiths abraham lincoln. Among american heroes, lincoln continues to have a unique appeal for his fellow countrymen and also for people of other lands. A biography takes an incisive look at one of american history s greatest figures.
The prairie years 2 volumes and the war years 4 volumes by carl sandburg jan 1, 1939 4. Somewhat ironically, the story of that film is a very short passage in this tome, but no matter. Finally, diplomatic historian howard jones, in lincoln as diplomat, describes the international pitfalls that lincoln as a war president needed to navigate and how he did it. Abraham lincoln facts, information and history on the life. Abraham lincoln, a selftaught lawyer, legislator and vocal opponent of slavery, was elected 16th president of the united states in november 1860, shortly before the outbreak of the civil war. Abraham lincoln, a history volume 02 by john hay and john g. Abraham lincoln s secret journal on vampire hunting casts new light on many of the seminal events in american history and adds immeasurable complexity to a man already thought to be unusually complex introduction. Vampire hunter, pride and prejudice and zombies, historical fiction, films.
February 12, 1809 april 15, 1865 was an american statesman and lawyer who served as the 16th president of the united states 18611865. Pulitzer prizewinning author david herbert donald tells the story of. New book details lincolns chaotic inaugural journey cbs. And, indeed, virtually every point that the story and script of lincoln makes. A book of quotations dover thrift editions by abraham lincoln and bob blaisdell aug 8, 2005 4. Lincoln is a 2012 biographical historical drama film directed and produced by steven spielberg, starring daniel daylewis as united states president abraham lincoln. His rise from a western attorney that many thought would never make it into office, to one of the most respected presidents the united states has ever had, all told through.
The political genius of abraham lincoln by doris kearns goodwin has received a great deal of attention. American history reading list books on abraham lincoln. Abraham lincoln, by james russell lowell free books. Presenting his early history, political career, and speeches in and out of congress. In 2008 and into the first months of 2009, many notable books on our 16th president have appeared, but some exceptional ones stand above the rest. The rest of the book is the story of those journals and some interviews and probably some notes cribbed from wikipedia.
Abraham lincoln was born on february 12, 1809, the second child of thomas lincoln and nancy hanks lincoln, in a oneroom log cabin on sinking spring farm near. Lists of the essential lincoln books have been published, and one renowned lincoln scholar has even suggested that a book be written on the worst, so readers will know which to avoid. Fans of horror may enjoy this creative remix of history more than i did. See more ideas about lincoln, abraham lincoln books and abraham lincoln. Abraham lincoln biography george nicolay full audio book. A huge selection of books are available on the american civil war and president abraham lincoln, and we try to give you the. Originally published in 1952 to wide acclaim, this eloquent account rises above previously romanticized depictions of the sixteenth president to reveal the real lincoln. Feb 16, 2010 take abraham lincoln and his famous railsplitting ax, add a dash of vampires and voila. John wilkes booths speech at fords theater is included, while lincoln s gettysburg address is completely absent from this film. The slightly longer version starts in 2010, when seth grahamesmith the character, not the author gets the secret journals of abraham lincoln from the vampire henry sturges. The deluge of books about the great emancipator has only increased with the bicentennial of his birth this year.
An informative book about the life of the president abraham lincoln. Based on the new york times bestselling novel, killing lincoln is the suspenseful, eyeopening story of the events surrounding the assassination of u. As the american civil war continues to rage, americas president struggles with continuing carnage on the battlefield as he fights with many inside his own cabinet on the decision to emancipate the slaves. Jul 14, 2017 lincoln scholar harold holzer, author of lincoln. As it describes his childhood all the way to being the president of the united states and the responsibilities and importance he had done. Abraham lincoln spent only four of his 56 years as president of the united states. Lincoln by david herbert donald, published in 1996, is also widely acknowledged as one of the better biographies of the man. In 2008, the thendemocratic presidential nominee barack obama declared, if elected, he would. Lamons book first made widely known many of the early accounts of lincolns life. Americans reverence for lincoln began with his tragic death by assassination in 1865, at the end of a brutal civil war in which 623,000 men died. Iii, 18561860 3 by sidney blumenthal sep 3, 2019 4. Apr 10, 2012 eric foner, a professor of history at columbia university and author of the fiery trial.
Abraham lincoln was born on february 12, 1809, the second child of thomas lincoln and nancy hanks lincoln, in a oneroom log cabin on sinking spring farm near hodgenville, kentucky. A history is an 1890 tenvolume account of the life and times of abraham lincoln, written by john nicolay and john hay, who were his personal secretaries during the american civil war. A modernday abolitionist investigates the possible connection between joseph smith, the book of mormon, and abraham lincoln by timothy ballard 4. There are biographies, history books, picture books, childrens books and fictional novels based on his life. Created with apples unique ibooks author app, the book will allow the audience to immerse themselves in abraham lincoln s most critical period as president of the united states. Abraham lincoln was the 16th president of the united states. History of the first brigade, phil kearnys jerseymen. He is regarded as one of americas greatest heroes and one of the greatest presidents who ever lived. Lincoln s mother, nancy hanks, died when lincoln was still a boy, and the next year his father, thomas remarried to sarah. The 25 best books about abraham lincoln abebooks reading copy. What abraham lincoln thought about slavery history.
Also, a general view of his policy as president of the united states. Sep 26, 2008 long considered a classic, benjamin p. Lincoln led the nation through its greatest moral, constitutional, and political crisis in the american civil war. Feb 25, 2010 from the new york times bestselling author of pride and prejudice and zombies comes the true history of our sixteenth president seth grahamesmiths abraham lincoln. Many films have been produced about his life and books seek to explain his role in american history and greater impact on the country as a whole.
The books first chapter introduces readers to a young lincoln. Mar 01, 2004 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. He was a descendant of samuel lincoln, an englishman who migrated from hingham, norfolk, to its namesake, hingham, massachusetts, in 1638. Nov, 2012 see how a crucial time in americas history was recreated and brought to the screen with beautiful photos, art, interviews, music, and compelling historical narrative. He preserved the union, abolished slavery, strengthened the federal government, and modernized the. Abraham lincoln was born in rural kentucky in 1809, to parents of low social standing and little education. A book in time american history reading list america, the 1800s 1860s. The book has lots of information about the historical characters portrayed in the film. Abraham lincoln is one of the most prominent figures in history, famous for his stance against slavery, where he served as the staunchest figures for its abolition. Large octavo, publishers full red morocco, elaborately giltdecorated front boards, top edges gilt, uncut. Finally, lincoln has been held to account and the lies and machinations of the lincoln cult exposed. A legacy of freedom 3 considers the obstacles the president had to overcome in developing an effective union army and a cadre of generals to command it. American history reading list america, the 1800s books on the 1860s. A new book details how president abraham lincoln survived chaos, deadly threats and narrow escapes during a day train trip to his inauguration.
The carefully told story of abraham lincoln recounts the former presidents history through to his assassination at fords theatre toward the end of the civil war. There are about 15,000 books on abraham lincoln here are the 7 you. With daniel daylewis, sally field, david strathairn, joseph gordonlevitt. By late 2008, kushner joked he was on his 967,000th book about abraham lincoln. Aug 21, 2019 abraham lincoln was the 16th president of the united states. Portions of goodwins book became the basis for steven spielbergs film. Lincoln is a 2012 biographical historical drama film directed and produced by steven spielberg.
A companion book for young readers to the steven spielberg film lincoln, and a consultant on the. The film also features sally field, david strathairn, joseph gordonlevitt, james spader, hal holbrook, and tommy lee jones in supporting roles. The confederate flag in the movie is historically questionable. Lincoln premiered on october 8, 2012 at the new york film festival. Parents need to know that abraham is a biography of abraham lincoln written by frank keating, former republican governor of oklahoma. Though i enjoyed learning about lincoln, the moments of gore inbetween werent for me.
Abraham lincoln is the most writtenabout person in american history, and the third most in world historyranking below only jesus and napoleon. Abraham lincoln books list of books by author abraham lincoln. The book takes the reader through abraham lincolns birth on february 12, 1809, to his murder by john wilkes booth on april 14, 1865. List of books and articles about abraham lincoln online. The lincoln conspiracy details early plot to kill the president. A legacy of freedom 8 he year 2009 marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of abraham lincoln, the u. Gloria reuben as elizabeth keckley, a former slave who was dressmaker and confidante. Lincoln s mother, nancy hanks, died when lincoln was still a boy, and the. If you cant decide whether to read the book first or watch the movie.
A history is an 1890 tenvolume account of the life and. Civil war and brought about the emancipation of slaves. The great bulk of the movie industrys evocations of the american past have. I learned a few interesting facts, such as that, in the 1860 election, lincoln had not even been on the ballot in the southern states since he was against slavery. This may be the book that brings along a whole new generation of lincoln fans. Abraham lincoln in pop culture american battlefield trust.
Paul craig roberts, syndicated columnist and former assistant secretary of the u. Six of the top recent books on abraham lincoln american. Abraham lincoln the sangamon edition, six volume set. Even those with the most casual familiarity of american history know that. Yet, given the importance of the events that marked his 186165 term of office, the nations admiration for him as a man of courage and principle, and the abundance of photographic images that recorded his presidency, it is hard for most people to think of him as anything else. With assistant secretary, john hay, he wrote the two volume definitive biography of lincoln, abraham lincoln, a biography. Best books about abraham lincoln 85 books goodreads. Among american heroes, lincoln continues to have a unique appeal for his fellow countrymen and also for people.