Isbn: 9781333008024 - Life of Lincoln, Vol. 2: Lincoln the President (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the early political landscape and major national debates that preceded the Civil War. The author follows Abraham Lincoln's rise to the presidency while simultaneously tracing the maneuvers of Confederate leaders. The author explores Lincoln's complex political calculus and the strategies of prominent secessionists like Seward and Chase. The book identifies the strengths and weaknesses of Lincoln's cabinet, revealing the tensions and compromises that influenced his administration. The author's portrayal of the era culminates in the pivotal moments before the Civil War's outbreak, with Fort Sumter and the Virginia Convention serving as flashpoints that tested political will on both sides of the impending conflict. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…