Founders' Son: A Life of Abraham Lincoln by Richard Brookhiser

Founders' Son: A Life of Abraham Lincoln

Richard Brookhiser

376 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

nonfiction biography history informative reflective slow-paced
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Founders' Son: A Life of Abraham Lincoln by Richard Brookhiser is a captivating read for anyone fascinated by American history, politics, and the enduring legacy of the Founding Fathers, as it offers a rich and nuanced exploration of Lincoln's life and times, revealing the profound ways in which he drew inspiration from the past to shape the future.

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Abraham Lincoln grew up in the long shadow of the Founding Fathers. Seeking an intellectual and emotional replacement for his own taciturn father, Lincoln turned to the great men of the founding-Washington, Paine, Jefferson-and their great documen...

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