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Abraham Lincoln: The Man Behind the Myths

Author: John Frederick Marszalek
Publisher: Southern Illinois University Press
Publication Date: January 15, 2023
: 9780809337282
Pages: 368
Price: $29.95

Abraham Lincoln is one of the most iconic figures in American history. He is remembered as the Great Emancipator, the man who led the country through the Civil War, and the author of the Gettysburg Address. But who was the real Abraham Lincoln? Was he really as virtuous and selfless as we have been led to believe? Or was he a more complex and flawed figure?

Abraham Lincoln: The Man Behind the Myths

by Stephen B. Oates

4.3 out of 5

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In Abraham Lincoln: The Man Behind the Myths, John Frederick Marszalek takes a fresh look at the life of this enigmatic president. Drawing on extensive research, Marszalek challenges many of the myths that have grown up around Lincoln over the years. He shows us a Lincoln who was ambitious, ruthless, and manipulative. He also shows us a Lincoln who was deeply compassionate and committed to the cause of racial equality.

Marszalek's book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the real Abraham Lincoln. It is a fascinating and thought-provoking account of one of the most important figures in American history.

John Frederick Marszalek is a professor of history at the University of Chicago. He is the author of several books on American history, including The Petticoat Affair: Manners, Mutiny, and Sex in Andrew Jackson's White House and Sherman: A Soldier's Life.

"Marszalek's book is a major contribution to our understanding of Abraham Lincoln. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to know more about this complex and fascinating man." - James McPherson, author of Battle Cry of Freedom

"Marszalek has written a brilliant and provocative book that challenges many of the myths that have surrounded Lincoln for generations. This is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the real Abraham Lincoln." - Gabor Boritt, author of Lincoln and the Economics of the American Civil War

Abraham Lincoln: The Man Behind the Myths

by Stephen B. Oates

4.3 out of 5