In this beautifully designed volume, AmericaOCOs top Lincoln historians offer a diverse array of perspectives on the life and legacy of AmericaOCOs sixteenth president. Spanning LincolnOCOs life?from his early career as a Springfield lawyer, to his presidential reign during one of AmericaOCOs most troubled historical periods, to his assassination in 1865?these essays, developed from original C-SPAN interviews, provide a compelling, composite portrait of Lincoln, one that offers up new stories and fresh insights on a defining leader. Extras include a timeline of LincolnOCOs life, brief biographies of the 56 contributors, and LincolnOCOs most famous speeches. "
