This book is part of the Dunda Books paperback collection. These elegantly presented books contain the masterpieces of our civilisations' literatures. With text and illustrations faithfully reproduced from the originals these books are presented in an elegant 'black label' format. Printed on quality cream coloured paper, each book is individually edited by our staff for your enjoyment. Abraham Lincoln and The Union, A Chronicle of the Embattled North is Vol 29 in the Chronicles of America Series and was written by Nathaniel W. Stephenson. Abraham Lincoln (February 12, 1809 - April 15, 1865) was the 16th President of the United States, serving from March 1861 until his assassination. As president, he led the country through a great constitutional, military and moral crisis-the American Civil War-preserving the Union while ending slavery and promoting economic and financial modernization.