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For much of his presidency, Abraham Lincoln lived in a cottqage outside Washington on the grounds of the Soldier's Home, a retirement quarters for Army veterans - a place where he could escape the war. Based on fresh research and insightful thinking, this book offers a new and intimate look at this chapter of Lincoln's life.

Each volume in the American Presidents Reference Series is organized around an individual presidency and gathers a host of biographical, analytical, and primary source historical material that will analyze the presidency and bring the president, his administration, and his times to life. The series focuses on key moments in U.S. political history as seen through the eyes of the most influential presidents to take the oath of office. Unique hea...

Based on research in rarely tapped sources, especially the letters and memoirs of people who lived or worked at the Soldiers' Home, "Lincoln's Sanctuary" offers the unexpected--a completely fresh view of Abraham Lincoln--through the window of a place that helped shape his presidency. 21 halftones.