Mary Todd Lincoln entered her life as First Lady just as the United States was tearing itself apart and entering into the Civil War. The tragedies of this war–coupled with her personal tragedies–peaked with the assassination of her husband, President Abraham Lincoln. She was well-educated, witty, and controversial. The Short Biographies series from Applewood’s Benna Books imprint features short, intriguing, and entertaining biographies of world-renowned figures.