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Both of these titles are part of a the new Concise Lincoln Library series. They are similar in format, short, moderately priced and able to fit in a jacket pocket or small purse for easy travel reading. They are well edited, have none of the usual typos, and waste no space with “filler” dialogue.
However, each covers a separate agenda. The first title contains a condensed version, in my opinion, of Michael Burlingame’s previous works. The book is divided into 11 chapters, each dealing with various phases of Lincoln’s handling of the Civil War. Although the liner notes claim the book offers new perspectives on Lincoln’s personality, I failed to find them.
What I did find is an interesting premise that the Union waged war from an “underdog” position. Burlingame writes from that perspective and shows how Lincoln’s “steady hand” turned the tide to victory. I found this very interesting “food for thought” and further study. I think you will as well, and this book would be a worthy addition to your library.
The second title is a study of the Lincoln marriage, with background information on the Lincolns’ early lives. There is little new here for the advanced student, but it is interesting reading nonetheless.
As the book progresses, author Kenneth Winkle uses a novel device: he compares the Lincolns to the average middle-class couples of the day. I found this most interesting. Quite differently, he compares Mary’s grief to that of Queen Victoria.
Abraham and Mary’s whole life together is covered in less than 150 pages. Winkle explains the strange dichotomy of their relationship: Mary was a strong asset to Lincoln’s career but at the same time proved detrimental. I found this book lacking in depth, but one cannot have it all in so short a volume.
Both of these books would be valuable additions to a Lincoln Library and both provide ample directions for further learning and research.
(Joseph A. Truglio Civil War News 2012-01-01)"Abraham Lincoln was a pivotal figure in 19th Century American history. Adding to the growing library of Lincoln Studies are four volumes newly published by the Southern Illinois University Press..."Abraham and Mary Lincoln" (9780809330492, $19.95, 160 pages) by Kenneth J. Winkle descriptively assesses the complex and sometimes controversial marriage of America's 'First Family' beginning with their contrasting childhoods, courtship, the 'lawyer Lincoln' years, and their White House tenure which ended tragically with the assassination of Lincoln at the close of the Civil War. Each of these informed and informative titles is a welcome and highly recommended addition to personal, community, and academic library Lincoln Studies and 19th Century American History collections." --James A. Cox
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Book Description Condition: New. For decades Abraham and Mary LincolnAEs marriage has been characterized as discordant and tumultuous. In Abraham and Mary Lincoln , author Kenneth J. Winkle goes beyond the common image of the couple, illustrating that although the waters of the Lincoln household were far from calm, the Lincolns were above all a house united. Num Pages: 160 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HBJK; HBWJ; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 127 x 18. Weight in Grams: 300. . 2011. 1st Edition. Hardcover. . . . . Seller Inventory # V9780809330492
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