"The Short Life of Lincoln" is an official biography written from the heart of the action, from the humble cottages of Kentucky to the presidency of a fractured nation.

Historian John G. Nicolai, President Abraham Lincoln's private secretary and confidant, offers a concise and compelling biography of one of history's greatest leaders. This book is more than just a recounting of events; it is the closest and most reliable account of the life of a man who revolutionized the concepts of liberty and equality.
This work, based on years of personal accompaniment, also serves as the authoritative biography that formed the basis for all subsequent studies of Lincoln.

Since its publication, the book has become an indispensable primary reference for researchers and scholars in all languages, whether in responding to its content or citing it as evidence. It is almost the sole source for many events of the American Civil War and the struggle to abolish slavery.
Behind the scenes: As the person closest to the center of power, Nikolai offers unparalleled insights into:
Lincoln's astonishing political rise.
Behind the scenes of the American Civil War.
The emotional and intellectual background to the decision to free the slaves.
Discover how this man, with his profound and poetic speeches, shaped the destiny of a nation and immortalized his name as a symbol of integrity and liberation in world history.