Lord Charnwood

Lord Charnwood, whose full name was Godfrey Rathbone Benson, 1st Baron Charnwood (1864–1945), was a distinguished British author, historian, politician, and public servant. He is best remembered for his thoughtful and elegantly written biographies, particularly Abraham Lincoln, which is widely regarded as one of the finest studies of the American president. Combining careful historical research with graceful prose, C...