Nicolay's writing style is straightforward and accessible, making this book perfect for both academics and general readers interested in delving into Lincoln's life and legacy.
"ABRAHAM LINCOLN: A History, Vol. 1" is the first volume of a huge biography series written via John G. Nicolay and John Hay, two near associates of Abraham Lincoln who served as his private secretaries at some point of his presidency.
In A Short Life of Abraham Lincoln historian John G. Nicolay traces the remarkable rise of Abraham Lincoln from humble beginnings in rural Kentucky to the ever-expanding political circles in Illinois, and finally to the presidency of a ...