Lincoln and His World: Volume 3, The Rise to National Prominence, 1843-1853

by Richard Lawrence Miller

Based on deep consultation of seldom-examined primary sources, this third volume in Richard Lawrence Miller's massive Lincoln biography follows Lincoln's long effort to win a seat in Congress, his activity there, and his return to Illinois--chastened by his Washington experience. Topics include: Lincoln's anti-slavery efforts in Congress; the popularity of his stance against the Mexican War (which, contrary to common belief, didn't significantly...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 078645928X
• ISBN13: 9780786459285
• Release Date: February 2011
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 417 Pages
• Weight: 1.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.9" x 9.8"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher