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I have read approximately 20 books about Lincoln and the Civil War era and can recommend this one very highly. It is well researched and referenced but the best feature is the linear narrative and writing style which is very reader friendly. It is a history book but is not written for historians only and I found it hard to put down even though I was aware of all the coming events. The treatment of Mary Lincoln was fair and accurate and the picture of "Lincoln's Generals" was both frustrating and vivid, generating new respect for Grant and Sherman. One does not need to have a history background to enjoy this book and I recommend it to those who are digging into the Civil War era for the first time as well as those who are already well versed in the period. The references are voluminous and are unobtrusively placed at the end rather than footnoted or numbered in such a way as to interrupt with the flow of the narrative. Enjoy. I certainly did.


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With Malice Toward None A Life of Abraham Lincoln Stephen B Oates Books Reviews

Steven B. Oates does a great job of humanizing Lincoln and his family. Oates details personal relationships from Lincoln's early years, how he strikes out on his own, how he educates himself and with tremendous self-motivating hard work transforms himself from a unschooled fence rail splitter to a well regarded lawyer "on the circuit." He tells a convincing story of how this hick from Springfield, IL became the 16th U.S. president--with his rustic idioms, reedy voice but thorough command of English syntax and keen analysis of others. The best rounded, personalized picture of Lincoln I have read. Lincoln's extraordinary patience with others, and perceptive choices for his cabinet are played out extremely well as he forges on to his great triumph; the Emancipation Proclamation. A great read--hard to put down and immediately engaging when I could pick it up again.
It was a very good book but not an easy read. Obviously, one doesn't read a Lincoln biography to do a little light reading. Because of that, it took me several months to read it and at times I could only read about 15 minutes before needing to put it down. The subject matter of course covered Lincoln's childhood and early life, his early career as a lawyer and politician, the political climate of the US leading up to the war, slavery, Lincoln's presidential campaign, the long, drawn-out war, the Emancipation Proclamation, the end of the war and Lincoln's death. I'm worn out just typing that sentence!

What strikes me most is that Lincoln wasn't even the best man for the job, necessarily. He wasn't an experienced politician, he wasn't a military man and he trusted some of those yahoos he had as generals too much. But Lincoln was the man in the job and he faced it head on. Other men who could have been president during that time would have caved when Lincoln stood firm. In the end he was the person who had to be there and aren't we all grateful he didn't run from that destiny.

Oates' book is very fine and I recommend it. Just be sure to read something light on the side so you don't get too overwhelmed while tackling such dark subject matter.
I bought this on Book Bub. It was inexpensive but valuable to me. It contains many details about Lincoln, his problems and the shrewd political solutions he found in addition to his frank raw exercise of power to do what he believed was necessary and right. It is too detailed in some areas such as the legal and legislative reasons and procedures but I was able to go through them quickly and superficially. A read quite worthwhile, particularly in light of the current acrimonious political atmosphere. Our times are nothing compared to Lincoln’s.
A superbly written deeper look at many aspects of Lincoln's life...I've read a lot about him, but learned much more about his personal interactions with many friends, Cabinet members, military leaders, common folks and especially his wife, Mary. It is well documented but not encumbered by footnotes...using a special section at the end of the book with in depth references, credits, etc. I really felt as if I were a silent onlooker as the story unfolded including its tragic ending. I was really taken but the thoughtful treatment of the slavery as a crucial part of all that went on in Lincoln's life.
I have read approximately 20 books about Lincoln and the Civil War era and can recommend this one very highly. It is well researched and referenced but the best feature is the linear narrative and writing style which is very reader friendly. It is a history book but is not written for historians only and I found it hard to put down even though I was aware of all the coming events. The treatment of Mary Lincoln was fair and accurate and the picture of "Lincoln's Generals" was both frustrating and vivid, generating new respect for Grant and Sherman. One does not need to have a history background to enjoy this book and I recommend it to those who are digging into the Civil War era for the first time as well as those who are already well versed in the period. The references are voluminous and are unobtrusively placed at the end rather than footnoted or numbered in such a way as to interrupt with the flow of the narrative. Enjoy. I certainly did.