The Last Lincoln Republican: The Presidential Election of 1880
By Benjamin T. Arrington
This may not be a knuckle biter, but it is an interesting description of a very important time in our political history. You will learn that the backbiting and skullduggery of today is nothing new. The author does a very good job illuminating all of the players and how their habits and actions affected the country.
Probably not for everyone, but I enjoyed it.