Abraham Lincoln and Civil War America: A Biography Free Audiobook Download by William E. Gienapp
Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, was assassinated while attending Ford's Theatre on Good Friday evening, April 14, 1865. Thousands lined the streets to pay their respects to the great man. His funeral at his tomb in Springfield, Illinois was attended by hundreds of thousands. Nowhere else in history has a single person been celebrated as much across such an extended time span or have had such an impact.
William Gienapp's book 'Abraham Lincoln and Civil War America: A Biography' is of the most comprehensive biographies of Abraham Lincoln that has been written by a historian. It discusses subjects such as Lincoln's time in New Salem, his time in Illinois, his friendships with Joshua Speed and William Herndon, and his relationship with the public before he became president. The book also discusses the world events leading up to the Civil War including the Nullification Crisis, slavery debates, and sectionalism.
L.J. Ganser, a renowned Lincoln scholar and Professor of History at the University of New Orleans, brings Abraham Lincoln and Civil War America to life in this fascinating detailed biography of the 16th president. A look into the life of one of America's greatest leaders will fascinate readers and make them think about how the war might have turned out differently if Lincoln hadn't been assassinated on April 14th, 1865
Abraham Lincoln is one of the most significant figures in American history. William E. Gienapp's Abraham Lincoln and Civil War America: A Biography tells the story of the man who led a divided country through its greatest crisis to become president and eventually change it forever. His work places him among the giants of American history alongside George Washington, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Ronald Reagan.
Abraham Lincoln and Civil War America: A Biography is a biography about Abraham Lincoln. It was written by William E. Gienapp and narrated by L.J. Ganser. This book was released on June 10th, 2017.
The period in American history known as the Civil War was the most important conflict in United States history to date. It was also the bloodiest war in U.S. history with over one million people killed and wounded within a four-year span. The Civil War is also felt today because of its impact on social, economic, and political life in America.
Published Date | 2018-10-23 |
Duration | 8 hours 29 minutes |
Author | William E. Gienapp |
Narrated | L.J. Ganser |
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Abridged | No |
Is It Free? | 30-days Free |
Category | Biography & Memoir |
Parent Category | Law & Politics, North America |