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Team of Rivals : The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns Goodwin (2005, Compact Disc, Abridged edition)
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Throughout the turbulent 1850s, each had energetically sought the presidency as the conflict over slavery was leading inexorably to secession and civil war. That Lincoln succeeded, Goodwin demonstrates, was the result of a character that had been forged by experiences that raised him above his more privileged and accomplished rivals.
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One of the most influential books of the past fifty years, Team of Rivals is Pulitzer Prize-winning author and esteemed presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin's modern classic about the political genius of Abraham Lincoln, his unlikely presidency, and his cabinet of former political foes. Winner of the prestigious Lincoln Prize and the inspiration for the Oscar Award winning-film Lincoln , starring Daniel Day-Lewis, directed by Steven Spielberg, and written by Tony Kushner. On May 18, 1860, William H. Seward, Salmon P. Chase, Edward Bates, and Abraham Lincoln waited in their hometowns for the results from the Republican National Convention in Chicago. When Lincoln emerged as the victor, his rivals were dismayed and angry. Throughout the turbulent 1850s, each had energetically sought the presidency as the conflict over slavery was leading inexorably to secession and civil war. That Lincoln succeeded, Goodwin demonstrates, was the result of a character that had been forged by experiences that raised him above his more privileged and accomplished rivals. He won because he possessed an extraordinary ability to put himself in the place of other men, to experience what they were feeling, to understand their motives and desires. It was this capacity that enabled Lincoln as president to bring his disgruntled opponents together, create the most unusual cabinet in history, and marshal their talents to the task of preserving the Union and winning the war. We view the long, horrifying struggle from the vantage of the White House as Lincoln copes with incompetent generals, hostile congressmen, and his raucous cabinet. He overcomes these obstacles by winning the respect of his former competitors, and in the case of Seward, finds a loyal and crucial friend to see him through. This brilliant multiple biography is centered on Lincoln's mastery of men and how it shaped the most significant presidency in the nation's history.Product Identifiers
PublisherSimon & Schuster
ISBN-100743539133
ISBN-139780743539135
eBay Product ID (ePID)30776955
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Book TitleTeam of Rivals : the Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln
TopicPolitical Process / General, United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877), General, Presidents & Heads of State, United States / General
Publication Year2005
LanguageEnglish
GenreBiography & Autobiography, History, Political Science
AuthorDoris Kearns Goodwin
FormatCompact Disc
Dimensions
Item Height1.3in
Item Length5.9in
Item Width5.1in
Item Weight8.8 Oz
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Intended AudienceTrade
Reviews"Goodwin's narrative abilities...are on full display here, and she does an enthralling job of dramatizing...crucial moments in Lincoln's life....A portrait of Lincoln as a virtuosic politician and managerial genius."-- Michiko Kakutani,The New York Times, "An elegant, incisive study....Goodwin has brilliantly described how Lincoln forged a team that preserved a nation and freed America from the curse of slavery." -- James M. McPherson, The New York Times Book Review, "Splendid, beautifully written....Goodwin has brilliantly woven scores of contemporary accounts...into a fluid narrative....This is the most richly detailed account of the Civil War presidency to appear in many years."-- John Rhodehamel,Los Angeles Times, "Endlessly absorbing....[A] lovingly rendered and masterfully fashioned book." -- Jay Winik, The Wall Street Journal, "Endlessly absorbing....[A] lovingly rendered and masterfully fashioned book." -- Jay Winik,The Wall Street Journal, "Goodwin's narrative abilities...are on full display here, and she does an enthralling job of dramatizing...crucial moments in Lincoln's life....A portrait of Lincoln as a virtuosic politician and managerial genius." -- Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times, "Splendid, beautifully written....Goodwin has brilliantly woven scores of contemporary accounts...into a fluid narrative....This is the most richly detailed account of the Civil War presidency to appear in many years." -- John Rhodehamel, Los Angeles Times, "An elegant, incisive study....Goodwin has brilliantly described how Lincoln forged a team that preserved a nation and freed America from the curse of slavery." -- James M. McPherson, "The New York Times Book Review"
Dewey Edition22
Number of Volumes8 Vols.
Dewey Decimal973.7092 B
Edition DescriptionAbridged Edition
Table of ContentContentsMaps and DiagramsIntroductionPart I THE RIVALS1 Four Men Waiting2 The "Longing to Rise"3 The Lure of Politics4 "Plunder & Conquest"5 The Turbulent Fifties6 The Gathering Storm7 Countdown to the Nomination8 Showdown in Chicago9 "A Man Knows His Own Name"10 "An Intensified Crossword Puzzle"11 "I Am Now Public Property"Part II MASTER AMONG MEN12 "Mystic Chords of Memory": Spring 186113 "The Ball Has Opened": Summer 186114 "I Do Not Intend to Be Sacrificed": Fall 186115 "My Boy Is Gone": Winter 186216 "He Was Simply Out-Generaled": Spring 186217 "We Are in the Depths": Summer 186218 "My Word Is Out": Fall 186219 "Fire in the Rear": Winter-Spring 186320 "The Tycoon Is in Fine Whack": Summer 186321 "I Feel Trouble in the Air": Summer-Fall 186322 "Still in Wild Water": Fall 186323"There's a Man in It!":Winter-Spring 186424 "Atlanta Is Ours": Summer-Fall 186425 "A Sacred Effort": Winter 1864-186526 The Final Weeks: Spring 1865EpilogueAcknowledgmentsNotesIllustration CreditsIndex
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- May 04, 2021
Excellent detailed history of Lincoln, his cabinet, and the Civil War
One of the best in-depth histories of the Civil War I've ever had. Doris Kearns Goodwin dives deep into the personalities surrounding Lincoln such as I've never heard. Lincoln's political and human nature savvy as seen by his contemporaries does not disappoint I love this series and will buy it as gifts for friends.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jun 11, 2019
A must read (listen)
This is one of the best books I have ever read or listed to. It gives you a better understanding of what a remarkable man President Lincoln was. We could use a man like Lincoln now.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Aug 03, 2021
Great author
It arrived after my car trip so I haven't listened to it yet. But she is an amazing historian and I have really enjoyed her other books so am really looking forward to listening to it.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Apr 09, 2018
great tital
GREAT BOOK, shows another side of LINCOLN and how no other man could have held the country togetherVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jul 12, 2025
Slight scratches on two disks but still ...
Slight scratches on two disks but still good overallVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 16, 2019
Good book well told
Good book well toldVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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