Before Abraham Lincoln became our sixteenth president, he practiced law for nearly twenty-five years in the Illinois courts. Abraham Lincoln, Esq.: The Legal Career of America’s Greatest President examines Lincoln’s law practice and the effect it had on his presidency and the country. Editors Roger Billings and Frank J. Williams, along with a notable list of contributors, offer varied and extensive perspectives into Lincoln’s legal mind, covering diverse topics such as Lincoln’s legal writing, ethics, the Constitution, and international law. Abraham Lincoln, Esq. gives an eloquent and thorough exploration of Lincoln's journey to national prominence, presenting a comprehensive account of the experiences and lessons that defined his views on ethics, policy, and democracy.

Roger Billings is a professor at Northern Kentucky University’s Salmon P. Chase College of Law. His articles have appeared in such publications as the ABA Journal, Journal of Illinois History, and International Law. He lives in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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