The untold story of the drama, controversy, and incredible political genius of Lincoln's first presidential campaign In May of 1860, Republican delegates gathered in Chicago for their second-ever convention, with the full expectation of electing William Seward their next presidential candidate. But waiting in the wings was a dark horse no one suspected, putting the final touches on a plan that would not only result in a most unexpected candidacy, but the most brilliant, innovative, and daring presidential campaign in American history. He went by the name of Lincoln. Lincoln for President is the incredible story of how Lincoln overcame overwhelming odds to not only capture his party's nomination but win the presidency. His amazingly modern strategy included the first media campaign blitz, convention tactics that originated the concept of "Chicago politics," and a deft manipulation of the electoral college. His bold tactics changed forever the way presidential campaigns are won…not to mention the course of American history. PRAISE FOR BRUCE CHADWICK Triumvirate: "Dr. Chadwick tells an exciting story… His analysis will provoke further debate about this momentous period in American history." Dr. Paul Clemens, Chairman of the Rutgers University Department of History "In this remarkable new book, Bruce Chadwick reminds us of the three extraordinary men who worked state by state, individual by individual, to ensure passage of the Constitution. It's a fascinating tale, well told." Terry Golway, author of Washington's General and Ronald Reagan's America 1858: "This book is a gem." Curled Up With a Good Book "A gripping narrative." Kurt Piehler, author of Remembering War the American Way The First American Army: "To understand the Revolutionary War, really understand it, read this book." Dave R. Palmer, Lieutenant General, U.S. Army (Ret); author of The Way of the Fox George Washington's War: "Chadwick pierces the fog of myth that has always surrounded our nation's father." Michael Aaron Rockland, professor, Rutgers University
Duff Green to James Buchanan, December 28, 1860, in Charles M. Segal, ed., Conversations with Lincoln (New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1961), 62–63; Green to AL, Richmond, January 2, 1865, typescript, Green Papers, SHC-UNC: “Interview of ...
Redeemer President Allen C. Guelzo. ing the spiritual counsel of the newly installed pastor of Springfield's First Presbyterian Church , a Scotsman named James Smith . This selection was no accident . James Smith was born in Scotland in ...
Lincoln President-Elect is the first book to concentrate on Lincoln's public stance and private agony during these months and on the momentous consequences when he first demonstrated his determination and leadership.
One of our most eminent Lincoln scholars, winner of a Lincoln Prize for his Lincoln at Cooper Union, examines the four months between Lincoln's election and inauguration, when the president-elect...
Mark E. Neely.Jr. in The Last Best Hope of Earth (Cambridge, Mass.: Harvard University Press, 1993), p. 150, says that Lincoln spoke “without conscious irony.” And David Nichols, in an article that summarizes much of his book, ...
The places he lived and the people he loved are all chronicled in this exciting work, filling in the blanks in the life story that often starts for many when he assumed the role as America's 16th president."
Savior of the Union and the Great Emancipator. All these are Abraham Lincoln -- in his time America's most admired and reviled leader, and still our nation's most enigmatic and captivating hero.
How Abraham Lincoln redefined the presidency
SUPERANNO In this educational graphic novel, the story of President Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War comes to life in a visual format with over five hundred color illustrations.
Reprint of the original, first published in 1865. Together with the Speeches, Messages, Proclamations and Other Official Documents Illustrative of His Eventful Administration.