Stephen b oates biography of abraham

  • The definitive life of Abraham Lincoln, With Malice Toward None is historian Stephen B. Oates's acclaimed and enthralling portrait of America's greatest leader.
  • In this compelling biography, the author separates the historical Lincoln from the mythical Lincoln, and reveals a man who was neither a political messiah nor a.
  • Stephen B. Oates, author of Lincoln biography With Malice Toward None, sets out to correct these misconceptions in Abraham Lincoln.

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    Abraham Lincoln: The Man Behind the Myths

    February 1,
    This biography of Abraham Lincoln provides a fairly thorough examination of his life, particularly his political career. The author engages with previous biographies, highlighting how some writers perpetuated myths about Lincoln that shaped public perception in ways that were not always accurate. In an effort to separate fact from fiction, the book presents a more realistic interpretation of Lincoln’s legacy.

    While the biography is relatively concise, it focuses primarily on Lincoln’s political life, leaving aspects of his personal life less explored. I would have appreciated more detail about his relationships with his wife, Mary Todd Lincoln, and their children, particularly Robert Todd Lincoln. Though the book does provide some insight into Mary Lincoln, a deeper exploration of her influence and experiences would have been valuable.

    Originally published in the s, this biography raises the question of whether more recent research has shed new light on Lincoln’s life and presidency. Nevertheless, it remains an engaging and informative account of one of America’s most significant historical figures and his lasting impact on the nation.

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    Abraham Lincoln

    About the Book

    Abraham Lincoln is frequently ranked as the best president in history. But despite the veneration he inspires, myth often obscures the real story of his life. Stephen B. Oates, author of Lincoln biography With Malice Toward None, sets out to correct these misconceptions in Abraham Lincoln.

    In this biographical study, Oates examines the beliefs and vision of our sixteenth president, to better understand the inner man and his actions. He also addresses the major myths surrounding Lincoln, up to and after his assassination in Abraham Lincoln is more than a biography; it explains how Lincoln saw America in terms of the progress of human liberty in the world. Stephen B. Oates is the author of sixteen books, including The Approaching Fury; With Malice Toward None: A Life of Abraham Lincoln and Let the Trumpet Sound: A Life of Martin Luther King, Jr. He has won the Christopher Award and the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Book Award for his work. Oates was a consultant and “talking head” in Ken Burns’s Civil War series on PBS, and is a recipient of the Nevins-Freeman Award of the Chicago Civil War Round Table for lifetime achievement in the field of Civil War studies. He teaches at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. “Stephen B. Oates recreates the
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