Lincoln's own statements on secession, race, colonization, and tariff's are...damning.
Lincoln was a tyrant, who subverted the Constitution, and destroyed the seperation of powers, which held the national government in check.
Those who "deify" Lincoln disregard the substantial, historical evidence that, he was the founder of the destruction of the American ideal of limited, decentralised government.
For additional referance, I would reccommend the excellent work, "American Ceasar", and the fine works of Dr. Clyde Wilson. History is a search for truth. Unfortunately, in historical context, the victors get to write the history. Truth is sometimes illusive.
David, I have a library for you to begin with... You may have the disadvantage of a life-time of government school prejudice to overcome, but keep digging. Even the victor can not overcome a desire to learn.
For Southern Independence Larry Salley