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The Essential Abraham Lincoln

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What to expect

Abraham Lincoln (1809–1865) was one of the most influential presidents of the USA, uniting the country and abolishing slavery after a terrible civil war. On the 200th anniversary of his birth, his life and works are presented here in an easy introductory form. Through a balance of biography and the key speeches and letters, the man is brought to life, demonstrating his keen intelligence and determination, which was maintained all the way to his tragic death at the hand of an assassin.

Critics Review

The biography outlines the career of this lean, 6ft 4in man from the backwoods who became one of America’s greatest statesmen and brought an end to slavery. The eloquence of his speeches and the humanity of his letters are palpable. An authoritative, not sycophantic, narration.

Rachel Redford, The Observer
Author Garrick Hagon, Peter Whitfield
Narrator Peter Marinker, Garrick Hagon
Duration 3 hours and 55 minutes
ISBN 9789629548353
Format Audiobook
Publisher Naxos AudioBooks
Genre Biography: historical, political and military, Political leaders and leadership
Availability AU, GB, IE, US

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