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Team of Rivals : The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns Goodwin (2005, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherSimon & Schuster
ISBN-100684824906
ISBN-139780684824901
eBay Product ID (ePID)45027588
Product Key Features
Book TitleTeam of Rivals : the Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln
Number of Pages944 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicPolitical Process / General, United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877), General, Presidents & Heads of State
Publication Year2005
IllustratorYes
GenrePolitical Science, Biography & Autobiography, Psychology, History
AuthorDoris Kearns Goodwin
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height2 in
Item Weight53.2 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width6.2 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2005-044615
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, "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
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal973.7092 B
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
SynopsisWinner of the Lincoln Prize Acclaimed historian Doris Kearns Goodwin illuminates Abraham Lincoln's political genius in this highly original work, as the one-term congressman and prairie lawyer rises from obscurity to prevail over three gifted rivals of national reputation to become president. 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., Winner of the Lincoln Prize Acclaimed historian Doris Kearns Goodwin illuminates Lincoln's political genius in this highly original work, as the one-term congressman and prairie lawyer rises from obscurity to prevail over three gifted rivals of national reputation to become president. 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.
LC Classification NumberE457.45.G66 2005
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- Apr 16, 2022
A good addition to any Civil War library
I had a paperback copy of this that I lent out and never got back. So it was great to find a hardcover copy on ebay for less than $10. Even better that the book was in good condition. If you haven't read this yet, it is a good companion to any civil war history book. Most civil war books cover the military successes and failures of both sides, this book covers the political goings on that were happening in the Union government during the Civil War. It would be great to read something similar for what was going on politically for the Confederate government. The book is a pretty easy read, and covers most of the personalities involved in the Union government during the Civil War. Yes, it has plenty of pages, but the reading itself is enjoyable and accessible.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Oct 09, 2020
An engrossing read with great detail!
Great in depth writing regarding our countries greatest leader! Written by a favorite author.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jan 02, 2019
Excellent Buy!
I have a friend who's a very BIG fan of Abe Lincoln, so this is a Christmas gift. I haven't read it myself, but I know Doris Goodwin knows her guys and it MUST be an excellent read! Book is in mint condition!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jul 22, 2020
wonderful
One of the best books ever written. Doris Kearns Goodwin is a masterful story teller. Also a great American.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Mar 02, 2022
Team of Rivals
Book was in very good condition. Content is great. Everyone should read this bookVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jul 05, 2021
Compelling Read
Team of Rivals is a book that every person in the US should read. If you want to understand the Civil War, how it started, the laws that made it inevitable, this book is a must read.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Apr 26, 2024
Awesome.
Great book, great price. I have read it a few times, got this copy for my son to read.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jul 04, 2019
Team of Rivals is a great history book.
Great book if you like American history!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Sep 20, 2023
Team of Rivals
Very interesting book concerning the presidency of Abraham Lincoln.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Mar 12, 2023
Great book
Great value and excellent bookVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
