Lincoln: A Novel Summary
Gore Vidal

Lincoln Summary

Lincoln is an historical novel by Gore Vidal, covering the time of Abraham Lincoln's troubled presidency, 1861-1864. It follows the course of political and military battles from his arrival in Washington, D.C., through his assassination. The ending, by his secretary, argues in hindsight that Lincoln is the greatest American president, who offers himself as atonement to the nation.

Marked for assassination as President-elect, Lincoln must sneak into Washington, DC, incognito...

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