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The Women Lincoln Loved
Hardcover
Historical FiguresPresidents & Heads of StateCivil War Period (1850-1877)
ISBN13: 9781026089170
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 422
Weight: 1.69
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Women Lincoln Loved offers an illuminating and detailed examination of the significant women who shaped the life and character of Abraham Lincoln. Written by noted historian and Lincoln biographer William E. Barton, this work moves beyond the political sphere to explore the personal influences that defined the sixteenth president. From his formative years, Barton traces the impact of Lincoln's mother, Nancy Hanks, and his stepmother, Sarah Bush Lincoln, who fostered his early education and emotional development.
The book also delves into the romantic interests and family life that marked Lincoln's adulthood. Barton provides an in-depth analysis of the legendary Ann Rutledge, his relationship with Mary Owens, and his long, complex marriage to Mary Todd Lincoln. By focusing on these domestic and romantic narratives, the author provides a nuanced portrait of Lincoln's emotional life and private struggles. This work is a valuable historical study that highlights how the women in Lincoln's life influenced the man who would eventually lead the United States through its greatest internal conflict. It serves as an essential resource for readers interested in the personal history of one of America's most iconic figures.
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