The Life and Legacy of Abraham Lincoln
By John Torrey Morse
Length20h 50m
About this audiobook
In 'The Life and Legacy of Abraham Lincoln' by John Torrey Morse, the reader is presented with a meticulously researched and detailed account of the 16th president of the United States. Morse's book delves deep into Lincoln's early life, his political career, and his legacy as a leader during one of the most tumultuous times in American history. Written in a highly academic and informative style, this work provides a comprehensive look at Lincoln's personal and professional life, making it a valuable resource for scholars and history enthusiasts alike. Morse's analysis of Lincoln's speeches and writings adds a layer of insight into the man behind the historical figure, shedding light on his beliefs and motivations. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of Lincoln's character and the lasting impact of his presidency.
Audiobook details
GenreBiography and Memoir
Length20 hrs 50 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 7, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1EDITOR'S INTRODUCTION
14CHAPTER I EMANCIPATION AND POLITICS
2CHAPTER I THE RAW MATERIAL
15CHAPTER II THE SECOND ACT OF THE MCCLELLAN DRAMA
3CHAPTER II THE START IN LIFE
16CHAPTER III THE THIRD AND CLOSING ACT OF THE MCCLELLAN DRAMA
4CHAPTER III LOVE; A DUEL; LAW, AND CONGRESS
17CHAPTER IV THE AUTUMN ELECTIONS OF 1862, AND THE PROCLAMATION OF EMANCIPATION
5CHAPTER IV NORTH AND SOUTH
18CHAPTER V BATTLES AND SIEGES: DECEMBER, 1862—DECEMBER, 1863
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6CHAPTER V THE LINCOLN-DOUGLAS JOINT DEBATE
19CHAPTER VI SUNDRIES
7CHAPTER VI ELECTION
20CHAPTER VII THE TURN OF THE TIDE
8CHAPTER VII INTERREGNUM
21CHAPTER VIII RECONSTRUCTION
9CHAPTER VIII THE BEGINNING OF WAR
22CHAPTER IX RENOMINATION
10CHAPTER IX A REAL PRESIDENT, AND NOT A REAL BATTLE
23CHAPTER X MILITARY SUCCESSES, AND THE REËLECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
11CHAPTER X THE FIRST ACT OF THE MCCLELLAN DRAMA
24CHAPTER XI THE END COMES INTO SIGHT: THE SECOND INAUGURATION
12CHAPTER XI MILITARY MATTERS OUTSIDE OF VIRGINIA
25CHAPTER XII EMANCIPATION COMPLETED
13CHAPTER XII FOREIGN AFFAIRS
26CHAPTER XIII THE FALL OF RICHMOND, AND THE ASSASSINATION OF PRESIDENT LINCOLN
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