I bought a copy of this book at a garage sale for a quarter. I would NOT have paid retail for it, but may have from the bargain rack at the bookstore. I found a few inconsistencies with it - some of the facts were skewed. It pales in comparison to David Herbert Donald's "Lincoln" or Doris Kearns Goodwin's "Team of Rivals", but it wasn't the worst. Hence, the rating. Don't give up your day job Bill.... oh wait. Sorry! Just had to.