Boss Lincoln : the partisan life of Abraham Lincoln /
A biography of Abraham Lincoln that examines his career-long political strategies and coalition-building skills. Drawing extensively on Lincoln's private correspondence and historical records, the book emphasizes his mastery of party politics, from his early career as a Whig in Illinois to his...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York, NY :
W.W. Norton & Company,
2026.
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| Edition: | First edition. |
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| Summary: | A biography of Abraham Lincoln that examines his career-long political strategies and coalition-building skills. Drawing extensively on Lincoln's private correspondence and historical records, the book emphasizes his mastery of party politics, from his early career as a Whig in Illinois to his leadership of the Republican Party during the Civil War. It explores Lincoln's decision-making style, relationships with aides and political allies, and efforts to secure reelection while navigating the challenges of wartime leadership and emancipation. Includes illustrations and contextual analysis of Lincoln's political influence and strategies. |
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| Physical Description: | 564 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates ; illustrations, portraits, 25 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780393240788 0393240789 |