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Abraham Lincoln: 1809-1858 in Two Volumes

Abraham Lincoln: 1809-1858 in Two Volumes

Hardcover

Presidents & Heads of State19th Century United States History

ISBN10: 1025254740
ISBN13: 9781025254746
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 13 2026
Pages: 660
Weight: 2.41
Height: 1.38 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Abraham Lincoln, 1809-1858 provides a definitive and meticulously researched account of the formative years and political ascent of one of America's most iconic figures. Authored by the historian and senator Albert Jeremiah Beveridge, this first volume traces Lincoln's life from his humble frontier beginnings in Kentucky and Indiana to his burgeoning legal and political career in Illinois. Beveridge offers an exhaustive examination of the social and political landscape of the mid-19th century, detailing Lincoln's early education, his experiences in the state legislature, and his growing prominence within the Whig Party.

The narrative delves into the complexities of Lincoln's character, his intellectual development, and the environmental factors that shaped his worldview prior to the presidency. By focusing on the pre-Civil War era, this work sheds light on the legislative battles, legal challenges, and personal hardships that forged Lincoln's path to the national stage. As a seminal piece of American historiography, Abraham Lincoln, 1809-1858 remains an essential resource for understanding the man behind the myth and the historical forces that defined a nation in transition. This volume concludes on the eve of the famous Lincoln-Douglas debates, marking a critical juncture in the struggle over slavery and the future of the Union.

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