The history of the North had virtually become, by April, 1861, the history of Lincoln himself, and during the remaining four years of the President's life it is difficult to separate his personality from our view of national history. Nathaniel W. Stephenson writes with energy and great attention to detail, regarding the way the North operated under Lincoln’s leadership. This is a must-read for any student of history or those who wish to know our nation’s heritage and legacy.