As testament to his popularity and people’s continued fascination about the 16th president of the United States., there are at least 15,000 books written about Abraham Lincoln. Books about Honest Abe tackling all sorts of subjects, from his childhood, his politics, his wartime leadership, his married life, his presidency, his enemies, his speeches and writing, and even his mental health, populate stores and libraries all over the world. In fact, to showcase the exact number of Lincoln titles produced, the Ford’s Theater Center for Education and Leadership in Washington, D.C. constructed a 34-foot pillar that contained around 6,800 unique titles.
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With a massive number of books about President Lincoln, it can be hard to pick a title to read. Below, however, are three top reads that Lincoln fans pick about one of the greatest leaders of all time:
Lincoln: Penned by Pulitzer Prize-winning author David Herbert Donald, “Lincoln” is regarded by aficionados as “one of if not the best single-volume biography of Lincoln.” Written in an easy, flowing account, it tells of Lincoln’s ascent to his presidency during the Civil War, with scenes from his rural home in Kentucky.
Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln: In this book, Doris Kearns Goodwin examined the politics of Lincoln through his relationships with his team of personal and political competitors, including William H. Seward, Salmon P. Chase, Edward Bates, and Edwin M. Stanton, four men who sought not only the Republican presidential nomination but held Lincoln in contempt.
Lincoln: Penned by Pulitzer Prize-winning author David Herbert Donald, “Lincoln” is regarded by aficionados as “one of if not the best single-volume biography of Lincoln.” Written in an easy, flowing account, it tells of Lincoln’s ascent to his presidency during the Civil War, with scenes from his rural home in Kentucky.
Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln: In this book, Doris Kearns Goodwin examined the politics of Lincoln through his relationships with his team of personal and political competitors, including William H. Seward, Salmon P. Chase, Edward Bates, and Edwin M. Stanton, four men who sought not only the Republican presidential nomination but held Lincoln in contempt.
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Lincoln: A Novel: Gore Vidal’s novel is celebrated as one of the greatest fictional accounts of the Lincoln presidency. The book explores how Lincoln is perceived by those who know and surround him, with Vidal using the modern literary style in his storytelling.
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Justin Tchabo works as a system engineer in a fast-growing IT company. He also loves traveling and reading. One of his favorite historical figures is Abraham Lincoln. For similar topics, visit this Facebook page.