Publisher's Synopsis
This magisterial biography of one of America's best-known presidents is a definitive source on the man and his time. Written by John G. Nicolay and John Hay, two of the president's ever-loyal private secretaries, the 10-volume set offers a comprehensive, detailed and engaging account that presents a rich and revealing treatment of the figures and problems of the period. It is regarded as one of the best historical works on Lincoln and is an essential reference point for scholars and students of the 16th President. This edition includes a new introduction by Jonathan W. White (Christopher Newport University), a leading scholar of Lincoln.
