Título: Abraham Lincoln: A Biography
Autor: Benjamin P. Thomas
Sinopse: Long considered a classic, Benjamin P. Thomas's Abraham Lincoln: A Biography takes an incisive look at one of American history's greatest figures. Originally published in 1952 to wide acclaim, this eloquent account rises above previously romanticized depictions of the sixteenth president to reveal the real Lincoln: a complex, shrewd, and dynamic individual whose exceptional life has long intrigued the public. Thomas traces the president from his hardscrabble beginnings and early political career, through his years as an Illinois lawyer and his presidency during the Civil War. Although Lincoln is appropriately placed against the backdrop of the dramatic times in which he lived, the author's true focus is on Lincoln the man and his intricate personality. While Thomas pays tribute to Lincoln's many virtues and accomplishments, he is careful not to dramatize a persona already larger than life in the American imagination. Instead he presents a candid and balanced representation that provides compelling insight into Lincoln's true character and the elements that forged him into an extraordinary leader. Thomas portrays Lincoln as a man whose conviction, resourcefulness, and inner strength enabled him to lead the nation through the most violent crossroads in its history. Thomas's direct, readable narrative is concise while losing none of the crucial details of Lincoln's remarkable life. The volume's clarity of style makes it accessible to beginners, but it is complex and nuanced enough to interest longtime Lincoln scholars. After more than half a century, Abraham Lincoln: A Biography is still an essential source for anyone interested in learning more about the many facets of the sixteenth president, and it remains the definitive single-volume work on the life of an American legend.
Contexto da obra
Quando a classificação é mais ampla, o contexto do livro costuma depender ainda mais de autoria, tema e edição. “Abraham Lincoln: A Biography”, de Benjamin P. Thomas, publicado pela editora Southern Illinois University Press, em 2008 e com 576 páginas, integra a categoria Livros Variados. Por isso, autoria, edição e tema acabam tendo ainda mais peso na forma de apresentar o livro.
Editora: Southern Illinois University Press
Páginas: 576
Ano: 2008
Edição:
Linguagem: inglês
ISBN: 0809328879
ISBN13: 9780809328871
Sobre a editora
Os livros da editora Southern Illinois University Press costumam explorar temas que transitam entre a filosofia, história e ciências sociais, com um olhar que combina análise crítica e narrativa informativa. A leitura desses títulos revela um interesse por questões éticas, políticas e culturais, frequentemente abordadas com rigor acadêmico e clareza argumentativa. O catálogo apresenta obras que discutem desde a filosofia prática e a teoria do gênero até relatos históricos detalhados, como políticas indígenas e conflitos locais. A linguagem tende a ser densa, mas acessível, com textos que mesclam ensaio, estudo histórico e reflexão social, oferecendo ao leitor uma experiência que equilibra profundidade e contextualização.
