Lincoln, the cabinet, and the generals
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Published
Baton Rouge : Louisiana State University Press, c2010.
Format
Book
ISBN
9780807136379 (cloth : alk. paper)
Physical Desc
xii, 357 pages ; 24 cm.
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Location | Call Number | Status |
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Conway Public Library - Adult Section | 973.7 Hearn, C. | On Shelf |
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Published
Baton Rouge : Louisiana State University Press, c2010.
Language
English
ISBN
9780807136379 (cloth : alk. paper)
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. [336]-344) and index.
Description
While numerous accounts exist of President Abraham Lincoln's often-troubled dealings with either his cabinet or his generals, Chester G. Hearn's illuminating history provides the first broad synthesis of Lincoln's complex relationship with both groups. As such, it casts new light on much of the behind-the-scenes interplay, intrigue, and sparring between the president and his advisors and military commanders during the most precarious years of the Civil War. Hearn next demonstrates convincingly that even with these difficulties, Lincoln manipulated his cabinet far more adroitly than he did his generals. Many of Lincoln's top military commanders had political aspirations or agendas of their own, while others were close friends of his intransigent cabinet members. Having assumed the role as de facto army chief, Lincoln took responsibility for the mishandling of battles fought by his generals, some of whom were incompetent and unmanageable politicians. Hearn examines the often-disastrous generalship and its impact on Lincoln and the cabinet, as well as the public, the press, and Congress.
Subjects
LC Subjects
Cabinet officers -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
Generals -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
Lincoln, Abraham, -- 1809-1865 -- Relations with cabinet officers.
Lincoln, Abraham, -- 1809-1865 -- Relations with generals.
Political leadership -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
United States -- Politics and government -- 1861-1865 -- Decision making.
Generals -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
Lincoln, Abraham, -- 1809-1865 -- Relations with cabinet officers.
Lincoln, Abraham, -- 1809-1865 -- Relations with generals.
Political leadership -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
United States -- Politics and government -- 1861-1865 -- Decision making.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Hearn, C. G. (2010). Lincoln, the cabinet, and the generals . Louisiana State University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Hearn, Chester G. 2010. Lincoln, the Cabinet, and the Generals. Louisiana State University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Hearn, Chester G. Lincoln, the Cabinet, and the Generals Louisiana State University Press, 2010.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Hearn, Chester G. Lincoln, the Cabinet, and the Generals Louisiana State University Press, 2010.
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