The Best American History Essays on Lincoln

This new volume in the Best American History Essays series brings together classic writing from top American historians on one of our greatest presidents. Ranging from incisive assessments of his political leadership, to explorations of his enigmatic character, to reflections on the mythos that has become inseparable from the man, each of these contributions expands our understanding of Abraham Lincoln and shows why he has been such an object of enduring fascination. Contributors include:* James McPherson* Richard Hofstadter* Edmund Wilson* David Donald* John Hope Franklin* James Horton* David M. Potter* Richard Current* Mark Neely* Gabor S. Borritt* Jean Baker* Don Fehrenbacher* Merrill Peterson

Sean Wilentz is the Dayton-Stockton Professor of History at Princeton University. He regularly writes on history and politics for publications such as The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The New Republic, and Salon.com. His most recent book is The Rise of American Democracy: Jefferson to Lincoln.