Abraham Lincoln A History V2 is a book written by John G. Nicolay that provides a detailed account of the life and presidency of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States. The book is the second volume of a two-volume set and covers the period from 1861 to 1865, which includes the Civil War and Lincoln's assassination.The book is divided into chapters that chronologically follow Lincoln's presidency, from his inauguration to his death...