Charles edward greene biography of abraham lincoln

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Charles edward greene biography of abraham lincoln

Includes index A simple biography of the Civil War president. There are no reviews yet. Be the first one to write a review. They wound up nearly naked and on the edge of starvation. These early horrors left scars in the form of acute depression—including suicidal tendencies at times—and a peculiar emotional distance throughout adulthood, a reticence to reveal his heart to anyone.

Doggedly hard work and a gift for friendship were means Lincoln used to win election to the state legislature, to become a lawyer, to marry, and to provide for a family. The author plants Lincoln firmly in his place and time. He fairly evaluates him by the standards of his day, rather than judge him by ever-shifting modern perceptions of morality and justice untethered to practical reality or the political world Lincoln inhabited.

While Burlingame does not shy away from the darker and more controversial sides of Lincoln, such as actions during the war that led him to be regarded by Southerners and Democrats as a cruel dictator, he provides context for these in the viciousness of war and the near disintegration of the Union. Though it has been a popular sport in academic circles for decades to deem Lincoln a white supremacist, Burlingame places him squarely in his time.

As for Mary Lincoln, Burlingame seems to harbor something of a grudge against her—which may be justified, given the extensive historical record of her tantrums and impolitic resentments, her disturbing physical and verbal abuse of Lincoln, and her corruption that made his political struggles during the Civil War even more nightmarish. Not surprisingly, in a book of this complexity, minor errors crop up.

Burlingame cited the correct date—February 27—in his unedited manuscript. Charles passed away on March 14, , in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, leaving behind a legacy of excellence in sports and service to the community. Charles Edward Greene - Charles Edward "Charlie" Greene. Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown].

Profile last modified 18 Jan Created 24 Feb Charles Greene is a part of US Black history. Is Charles your relative? Please don't go away! Login to collaborate or comment , or contact a profile manager, or ask our community of genealogists a question. He is a retired estimator for a book printing and binding firm in Cincinnati. Nicholas Andreadis.

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