Lincoln Before Lincoln: Early Cinematic Adaptations of the Life of America's Greatest President

by Brian J Snee

Remembered as the Savior of the Union, Abraham Lincoln is one of America's most revered presidents. There have been tens of thousands of books published about him since his death, but he has proved to be a surprisingly daunting subject for filmmakers. Despite a wealth of biographical material, relatively few full-length motion pictures have taken the man and his life as a primary subject. In this detailed study, Brian J. Snee provides a sweeping overview...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813167477
• ISBN13: 9780813167473
• Release Date: May 2016
• Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
• Length: 166 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.3" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 18 years and up