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Lincoln's Preparation for Greatness: THE ILLINOIS LEGISLATIVE YEARS by Paul Simon

Lincoln's Preparation for Greatness: THE ILLINOIS LEGISLATIVE YEARS by Paul Simon

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Dive into the formative years of Abraham Lincoln's political career with this scholarly examination of his time in the Illinois Legislature from 1834 to 1842, when he served alongside the towering "Long Nine" delegation from Sangamon County. Paul Simon's meticulous research investigates the pivotal moments and controversies of Lincoln's legislative apprenticeship, including the disputed role he played in moving the state capital to Springfield, revealing a side of Lincoln rarely explored in other biographies. History buffs and Lincoln scholars will appreciate this detailed exploration of how Lincoln's early political maneuvering and choices shaped the leader he would eventually become.

Author: Paul Simon
ISBN: 9780252002038
Format: Paperback
Condition: Good - Like New
Genre: Biography
Target Audience: Adult
Pages: 344
Publisher: University of Illinois Press

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