Twenty Years of Congress, Volume 1: From Lincoln to Garfield, with an Overview of the Events Preceding the Political Revolution of 1860 by James Gillespie Blaine is a unique source of information on important events in the history of the United States related to the development of the political sphere . The book describes in detail the political and social processes that took place in the period from Lincoln to Garfield, as well as a broad view of the events that preceded the unique political revolution of 1860. The author carefully analyzes the activities of the Congress during this time, exposing the secret backstage of political intrigues and identifying key figures who influenced the course of historical events. This book is an important source of knowledge for those interested in American politics and history.