Lincoln and the Fight for Peace

This book examines the final weeks of Abraham Lincoln's life, focusing on his plan to achieve a nonpunitive peace following the Civil War. Avlon details Lincoln's principles, which included unconditional surrender, the restoration of the Union, and the end of slavery.

The book highlights Lincoln's personal example, his relationship with Ulysses S. Grant, and his efforts to reconcile the nation.

It also explores how Lincoln's vision influenced future generations, including peacemakers like Nelson Mandela, Mahatma Gandhi, and Martin Luther King, Jr.