Lincoln's Contested Legacy: 150 Years (1 Viewer)

[jazzeum]

While reading the recent article in Smithsonian about the Lincoln movie, I came across this article, Lincoln's Contested Legacy. Although the article is three years old, it's still an interesting read.

 

[The Military Workshop]

While reading the recent article in Smithsonian about the Lincoln movie, I came across this article, Lincoln's Contested Legacy. Although the article is three years old, it's still an interesting read.

Brad,
I did read it but found another article on same page more interesting.

It was about people who had been due to sail on the Titanic but missed the trip.Included :

Marconi (who was on Lusitania when it sank)
J P Morgan
Hershey the chocolate guy
Vanderbuilt (who went down with Lusitania).

and then the many thousands who claimed to have missed out.

Regards
Brett

 

[glossman]

While reading the recent article in Smithsonian about the Lincoln movie, I came across this article, Lincoln's Contested Legacy. Although the article is three years old, it's still an interesting read.

Brad,

The article was interesting reading, but I think it is aimed at advanced readers of Lincoln. My knowledge of the life and times of Abraham Lincoln leaves much to be desired. I read my first book on Lincoln at the age of 8 years. All I can remember from this short biography is that he had to walk 4 miles to school and back everyday and was assassinated. I tried "The Man behind the Myths" by Stephen B. Oates which I found a tough read. Perhaps, I should have started with "Absence of Malice" by the same author. I could do with a recommendation of a concise Biography of Lincoln in a narrative style, leaving out discussions on controversial issues.

Raymond

 

[jazzeum]

Raymond,

If you're looking for a concise biography, I would try Abraham Lincoln by George McGovern (around 200 pages). It's part of the American Presidents Series and published by Times Books.

There's also Abraham Lincoln by James MacPherson, a well known Civil War scholar (Battle Cry of Freedom). It's less than 100 pages and might whet your appetite for more.

Brad

 

[glossman]

Raymond,

If you're looking for a concise biography, I would try Abraham Lincoln by George McGovern (around 200 pages). It's part of the American Presidents Series and published by Times Books.

There's also Abraham Lincoln by James MacPherson, a well known Civil War scholar (Battle Cry of Freedom). It's less than 100 pages and might whet your appetite for more.

Brad

Brad,

Thanks very much for your recommendations.

I shall look at these titles on Amazon which sometimes allows a preview of the content page.

Raymond