The Life, and Martyrdom of Abraham Lincoln, Sixteenth President of the United States, and Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States

The Life, and Martyrdom of Abraham Lincoln, Sixteenth President of the United States, and Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States is a poignant biographical work documenting the life and tragic death of Abraham Lincoln. Published shortly after his assassination, the book offers an early perspective on Lincoln's legacy, examining his leadership during the tumultuous Civil War era and his enduring impact on American history.

Edited by David Brainerd Williamson, this volume provides insight into the immediate public reaction to Lincoln's death and explores the profound sense of loss felt across the nation. It serves as a valuable primary source for understanding the political and social climate of the time and the deification of Lincoln as a martyr for the Union cause. Readers interested in the Civil War, presidential biographies, and American history will find this work a compelling historical document.

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