Incompetent “scholarship” infused with misogynistic prejudice and petty mindedness. Mary Todd Lincoln’s volatility was undeniably driven by mental illness and loss of her sons.
Though I value many of his insights, I take Burlingame with a grain of salt. He has always had a strong dislike for Mary and turns to William Herndon (who outright hated Mary) for many, many references. IMH, other Lincoln historians and writers such as Jason Emerson are far less biased and worth reading first. Daniel Epstein's book "The Lincolns" remains my favorite because it is also highly informative, less biased and presents the story of the marriage without making Mary a villain.
Incompetent “scholarship” infused with misogynistic prejudice and petty mindedness. Mary Todd Lincoln’s volatility was undeniably driven by mental illness and loss of her sons.
Though I value many of his insights, I take Burlingame with a grain of salt. He has always had a strong dislike for Mary and turns to William Herndon (who outright hated Mary) for many, many references. IMH, other Lincoln historians and writers such as Jason Emerson are far less biased and worth reading first. Daniel Epstein's book "The Lincolns" remains my favorite because it is also highly informative, less biased and presents the story of the marriage without making Mary a villain.
As a life long student of Lincoln , I must say this interview was well researched and excellent
Why does that guy keep smacking his lips
ikr! It's annoying and kept distracting me from his thoughts.
I would listen but I can't handle the lip smacking
Not a balanced view of Mary Todd Lincoln. Instead, you are partaking of the gossip and sensationalism of their day.
When does history become useless gossip? there is no clear answer to that.
From what ive heard of the srriage there is no doubt he was devoted to mary.
Trash history
I don’t think MT had it in her too pull herself. Regardless if she wanted too.