If you are not a fan of historical books, this one might just be the thing to change your mind. This book is not only extremely well-researched, but it is descriptive, interesting and tells you a different story than most of the other 'Lincoln books' out there in the publishing world.

I found myself enthralled with this one right away, and came away from it feeling that I had learned a lot of things I didn't know, rather than just getting another recount of the same tired facts. This book shows you who people were during the civil war, what they stood for and how far they were willing to go in order to defend their beliefs and fight for justice.

This is one of the best historical books that I've had the pleasure of reading, and I recommend it highly to others interested in the war, American history, or just the time period. An excellent addition to any library.

This review is based on a complementary copy from the publisher, provided through Netgalley. All opinions are my own.