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Lincoln: A Life of Purpose and Powerby Richard Carwardine
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:An original and deeply insightful biography of Abraham Lincoln, already awarded the prestigious Lincoln Prize. As a defender of national unity, a leader in war, and the emancipator of slaves, Abraham Lincoln lays ample claim to being the greatest of our presidents. But the story of his rise to greatness is as complex as it is compelling. In this superb biography, the highly regarded Oxford University historian Richard Carwardine examines Lincoln both in his dramatic political journey and in his nation-shaping White House years. Through his groundbreaking research, Carwardine probes the sources of Lincoln’s moral and political philosophy. We see how, while pursuing office, Lincoln drew strength from public opinion and the machinery of his party. We see him, as a wartime president, recognizing the limits as well as the possibilities of power, and the necessity of looking for support beyond his own administration. We see how he turned to the churches, to their humanitarian agencies, and to the volunteer Union Army for allies in his struggle to end slavery. In illuminating the political talents that went hand in hand with large and serious moral purpose, Carwardine gives us a fresh, important portrait of the incomparable Abraham Lincoln. Book News Annotation:Carwardine (American history, Oxford U.) received the Lincoln
Award--the first British scholar to do so--for this biography,
originally published in 2003 by Pearson/Longman. Half of it addresses
Lincoln's (1809-65) career and the roots of his political ambition
before he became president of the US.
Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Book News Annotation:Carwardine (American history, Oxford U.) received the Lincoln
Award--the first British scholar to do so--for this biography,
originally published in 2003 by Pearson/Longman. Half of it addresses
Lincoln's (1809-65) career and the roots of his political ambition
before he became president of the US.
Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Review:“Carwardine succeeds brilliantly in comprehending both the pragmatic and moral dimensions of Lincoln the political leader. No other historian has penetrated so incisively and handled so deftly Lincoln as practical politician and Lincoln as moralist.” William J. Cooper Review:“Richard Carwardine’s long suit is his skill in situating Abraham Lincoln in Lincoln's various political, social and religious contexts during the Civil War. Carwardine's Lincoln is the most perceptive and powerfully-written biography of Lincoln by an English historian since Lord Charnwood.” Allen C. Guelzo, Henry R. Luce Professor of the Civil War Era & Director, Civil War Era Studies at Gettysburg College Review:“Lincoln: A Life of Purpose and Power stands up to any comparison. Carwardine’s confident writing and exemplary scholarship come together well in this faceted, evenhanded treatment of the 16th president. . . Carwardine wisely reinterprets many sources to present his nuanced overview of the moral man who was Abraham Lincoln.” Kimberly Marlowe Hartnett, The Oregonian Review:“Carwardine's astute blending of information and interpretation affords a rare result — the sense of an accurate perspective. It is like having the best seat in the house.” Douglas L. Wilson, Lincoln Studies Center Review:“The best book on Lincoln to appear in many years . . . by a true expert in the politics and history of the antebellum and Civil War eras.” David Hein, Professor and Chair of Religion and Philosophy, Hood College Review:“In the very crowded shelves containing books about Abraham Lincoln, Professor Carwardine has added a superbly conceived and crafted study, filled with fresh perspectives that add a great deal to our understanding of the sixteenth president. It is a great achievement.” Joel H. Silbey, Cornell University Review:“The Atlantic can serve as a wonderful clarifying prism. Oxford don Richard Carwardine looks across it and paints a remarkable picture of the greatest of the Americans who fused the secular and the sacred.” Gabor S. Boritt, Director, Civil War Institute, Gettysburg College Review:“An illuminating and thoroughly intelligent assessment of Lincoln the politician. . . Carwardine provides a comprehensive study of how an essentially good man could gain and wield power, even in scoundrel time.” Kevin Baker, The New York Times Review:“One closes this biography wondering how postbellum politics might have been different were it not for that fateful gunshot on April 14, 1865. Carwardine’s Lincoln Prize-winning study is not only analytical and smart, it’s also delightfully readable — and it will surely emerge as one of the most important Lincoln books to be published this decade.” Publishers Weekly, starred review Synopsis:This original and insightful biography of Abraham Lincoln has already been awarded the prestigious Lincoln Prize. About the AuthorRichard Carwardine, the Rhodes Professor of American History at Oxford University, is the first British scholar to be awarded the Lincoln Prize, the largest award in the United States for nineteeth-century American history. His previous work includes Evangelicals and Politics in Antebellum America. He lives in Oxford. Table of ContentsPreface 1. Inner Power: Lincoln’s Ambition and Political Vision, 1809–54 2. The Power of Opinion: Lincoln, the Illinois Public, and the New Political Order, 1854–58 3. The Power of Party:Winning the Presidency, 1858–60 4. The Limits of Power: From President-Elect to War President, 1860–61 5. The Purposes of Power: Evolving Objectives, 1861–65 6. The Instruments of Power: Coercion and Voluntary Mobilization, 1861–65 7. The Potency of Death Afterword Notes Further Reading Chronology of Lincoln’s Life Select Glossary of Terms Illustration Credits Index What Our Readers Are SayingAdd a comment for a chance to win!
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