Lincoln: A Life of Purpose and Power

As a defender of national unity, a leader in war, and the emancipator of slaves, Abraham Lincoln lays ample claim to being the greatest of our presidents. But the story of his rise to greatness is as complex as it is compelling. In this superb, prize-winning biography, acclaimed historian Richard Carwardine examines Lincoln's dramatic political journey, from his early years in the Illinois legislature to his nation-shaping years in the White House. Here, Carwardine combines a new perspective with a compelling narrative to deliver a fresh look at one of the pillars of American politics. He probes the sources of Lincoln's moral and political philosophy and uses his groundbreaking research to cut through the myth and expose the man behind it.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Vintage
Published: 01/09/2007
ISBN: 9781400096022
Pages: 416
Weight: 0.86lbs
Size: 7.80h x 5.40w x 0.83d

Review Citations: New York Times 03/18/2007 pg. 24

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 108070 / Lincoln: A Life of Purpose and Power
Reading Level: 12.7 / Interest Level: Upper Grade / Point Value: 30