Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln

摘要: Winner of the Lincoln Prize Acclaimed historian Doris Kearns Goodwin illuminates Lincoln's political genius in this highly original work, as one-term congressman and prairie lawyer rises from obscurity to prevail over three gifted rivals national reputation become president. On May 18, 1860, William H. Seward, Salmon P. Chase, Edward Bates, Abraham waited their hometowns for results Republican National Convention Chicago. When emerged victor, his were dismayed angry. Throughout turbulent 1850s, each had energetically sought presidency conflict slavery was leading inexorably secession civil war. That succeeded, demonstrates, result a character that been forged by experiences raised him above more privileged accomplished rivals. He won because he possessed an extraordinary ability put himself place other men, experience what they feeling, understand motives desires. It capacity enabled president bring disgruntled opponents together, create most unusual cabinet history, marshal talents task preserving Union winning We view long, horrifying struggle vantage White House copes with incompetent generals, hostile congressmen, raucous cabinet. overcomes these obstacles respect former competitors, case finds loyal crucial friend see through. This brilliant multiple biography is centered on mastery men how it shaped significant nation's history.