Mary Lincoln: Biography of a Marriage

Mary Lincoln: Biography Of A Marriage is a comprehensive and insightful biography of the wife of the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. Written by Ruth Painter Randall, the book explores the complex personality and tumultuous life of Mary Todd Lincoln, from her privileged upbringing in Kentucky to her marriage to Lincoln and her eventual descent into madness.Randall delves into the many challenges faced by Mary Lincoln throughout her life, including the loss of three of her four children, her husband's assassination, and her own struggles with mental illness. The book also examines the dynamics of the Lincoln marriage, which was often strained by financial difficulties, political pressures, and conflicting personalities.Drawing on extensive research and a wealth of primary sources, Mary Lincoln: Biography Of A Marriage offers a nuanced and compassionate portrait of one of America's most complicated and controversial first ladies. It sheds new light on Mary Lincoln's legacy and her enduring impact on American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.