Abraham Lincoln, the Man Behind the Myth, Revealed in New Book

A. Lincoln: The Man by Stanley M. Levy is a revealing, warts-and-all examination of an American icon.

Silver Spring, MD (PRWEB) January 26, 2007 -- In his new book, A. Lincoln: The Man, author Stanley M. Levy guides us through a fascinating exploration of the complex and unquestionably controversial pre-presidential life of Abraham Lincoln, the man considered leader of the slavery abolition movement. But was he?

While Lincoln's presidency has been the subject of countless biographies, his prior life is not as well-known. How did this humble "rail-splitter," born into poverty and self-schooled, become the greatest political figure of the nineteenth century? The author, a retired judge, former law professor, and life-long student of Lincoln, provides intimate descriptions of Lincoln's family life, his career as a lawyer and -- odd as it seems -- his largely unsuccessful political career. Included is coverage of Lincoln's role in the brutal political fights of the 1850's, the Lincoln-Douglas debates, the1860 presidential campaign and finally, the eventful months between his election and his inauguration.

While always anti-slavery, Lincoln was not -- contrary to popular belief -- an abolitionist. He viewed slavery as constitutionally-protected, but he believed that containing its expansion as the country expanded would result in its ultimate extinction. At every turn, Lincoln's character -- the man himself -- plays the central role in formative events. In this comprehensive and eloquent book, Stanley M. Levy reminds us why.

New York Times bestselling author Ellen Tanner Marsh had this to say about A. Lincoln: The Man: "Good historical accounts give the reader the sense of being the proverbial fly-on-the-wall, and Levy does something better here; he puts the fly inside Lincoln's mind so that it can observe its workings and changes ... Levy accomplishes this portrayal with writing that pulls the reader in and carries him along, ultimately living up to the grandeur of its topic, which is no mean accomplishment."

For more information or to request a free review copy, please contact the author at harstan49@yahoo.com. A. Lincoln: The Man is available for sale online at Amazon.com, Borders.com, and through additional wholesale and retail channels worldwide.

About the Author
Stanley M. Levy is a retired judge, former law professor, and World War II veteran. The author resides with his wife Harriet in Silver Spring, Maryland. They are parents of three, grandparents of five, great-grandparents of one, and frequent world travelers.

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