Trefousse, Hans Louis

Presents an analysis of Abraham Lincoln's personality and reputation drawn from primary documents, speeches, editorials and newspaper accounts, private letters, and statements from abolitionists and slaveholders, soldiers, and others who knew him.

A study of President Johnson's public life and achievements as the man who succeeded Lincoln to the presidency in a time of political upheaval.

Examines the life of Rutherford B. Hayes, focusing on his tenure as president of the United States, discussing the controversial election that put him in office, and looking at his successes and failures as leader of the country.