<p>In 'Abraham Lincoln and the Union: A Chronicle of the Embattled North,' Nathaniel W. Stephenson offers a detailed portrayal of the American landscape during one of its most tumultuous periods, focusing on the figure of Abraham Lincoln as a symbol and architect of the North's perseverance. Through a nuanced examination of Lincoln's political strategies and personal convictions, the book narrates the saga of a nation grappling with the moral and...