{"product_id":"wrestling-with-his-angel","title":"Wrestling With His Angel","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"633\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"83\"\u003eWrestling With His Angel\u003c\/em\u003e is the second volume in Sidney Blumenthal’s acclaimed biography of Abraham Lincoln, covering the pivotal years from 1849 to 1856. This period, often overlooked in Lincoln's life, is one of deep struggle, self-education, and transformation, as he moves away from politics after his single term in Congress, only to return as a powerful force against the expansion of slavery. Blumenthal paints a vivid portrait of Lincoln’s intellectual and moral evolution, revealing his deep engagement with law, philosophy, and the political turmoil of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"1135\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"716\"\u003eChronicles Lincoln’s journey from political obscurity to national prominence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"837\"\u003eExplores Lincoln’s intellectual influences, including his deep engagement with Shakespeare and political philosophy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"930\"\u003eDetails the rising tensions over slavery that set the stage for his eventual presidency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003eProvides a richly researched historical narrative, connecting Lincoln’s personal struggles with broader American history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1135\"\u003eA compelling blend of biography, political history, and literary analysis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003eWhy Read This Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1589\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1235\"\u003eOffers a deep and nuanced understanding of Lincoln’s formative years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003eProvides insight into how Lincoln’s moral and political philosophy developed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1393\"\u003eEngages with American history through a detailed and literary approach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1488\"\u003eIdeal for those interested in Abraham Lincoln, U.S. history, and political transformation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1589\"\u003eWritten by a respected historian and political journalist, ensuring a well-researched narrative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1950\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1611\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1950\"\u003eSidney Blumenthal is an acclaimed journalist, historian, and political adviser. A former senior adviser to President Bill Clinton, he has written extensively on American politics and history. His multi-volume biography of Abraham Lincoln, \u003cem data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"1892\"\u003eThe Political Life of Abraham Lincoln\u003c\/em\u003e, has been widely praised for its depth and scholarship.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46138958250237,"sku":"","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"NPR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/4145\/8840\/files\/81CKZDH9uDL._SL1500.jpg?v=1742572271","url":"https:\/\/biblionepal.com\/ar\/products\/wrestling-with-his-angel","provider":"BIBLIONEPAL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}