Published by Simon & Schuster in 1992, this book features 320 pages and is illustrated by the author. The book is intended for young adults and adults, with a focus on the Civil War period (1850-1877) and General Lincoln.
A classic of American literature; Garry Wills is one of 20th century America's greatest scholars and intellectuals. His treatment of Gettysburg and Lincoln is original and powerfully expressed.