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Blumenthal's New Biography of Lincoln v. 1 - Don1946 - 09-06-2016 02:40 PM
If you have not read Sidney Blumenthal's first volume (of four projected) on Lincoln, you should. It is a very well written, deeply researched, and skillful interpretation of Lincoln's early political education. I reviewed it for the Charleston Post and Courier:
http://www.postandcourier.com/20160703/160709917/review-a-self-made-man-a-fine-new-biography-of-lincoln-emphasizing-early-influences-that-shaped-him
RE: Blumenthal's New Biography of Lincoln v. 1 - Gene C - 09-06-2016 04:58 PM
Sounds interesting Don.
If only I didn't already have a stack of books that will easily take me 18 months to read through, but what's one more?
RE: Blumenthal's New Biography of Lincoln v. 1 - Susan Higginbotham - 09-06-2016 05:01 PM
Great review. Looking forward to reading this one!
RE: Blumenthal's New Biography of Lincoln v. 1 - STS Lincolnite - 09-06-2016 06:12 PM
I purchased this book about a month ago.
Thanks Don for the link to the review. I think the book just moved closer to the top of my pile!
RE: Blumenthal's New Biography of Lincoln v. 1 - Thomas Kearney - 09-07-2016 03:42 PM
Saw him speak at Ford's Theater last Spring. Hope to getting around to reading it.