Mary Lincoln (Classic Reprint): Biography of a Marriage: Biography of a Marriage (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Mary Lincoln: Biography of a Marriage reexamines a towering historical figure through new evidence and a careful, balanced portrait. This biography, coalesced from private papers and public records, treats Mary Todd Lincoln as a two‑sided figure—a wife and mother facing immense pressures, and a woman with her own voice and choices. The book frames her life alongside Abraham Lincoln to illuminate the complexities of a high‑profile marriage in a nation at war.

From the foreword to the narrative, the work emphasizes a fresh hearing on Mary Lincoln, weighing old beliefs against newly available material. It invites readers to consider how public judgment met private struggle, and how loyalty, temperament, and circumstance shaped her story without hiding her flaws.

• Grounded in letters, manuscripts, and scholarly research that broaden the historical picture


• A double biography that pairs Mary Lincoln’s life with her husband’s and their shared era


• Clear, accessible prose that balances personal detail with historical context


• Explores how reputation and memory influence our view of a first lady

Ideal for readers of Lincoln history and social biographies seeking a nuanced portrait of a legendary marriage.

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