Lincoln and his generals book

Harry williams dramatizes lincolns long and frustrating search for an effective leader of the union army and traces his transformation from a politician with. Dale carnegie wrote this book in 1932, when there were still some people alive who had met abraham lincoln. Evaluates lincoln s ability as a director of war and his influence on the development of a modern command system. Lincoln and his generals digital file from original print. An analytic and narrative account of the oftenneglected role of the union navy in the outcome of the civil war. Lincoln and his generals summary print showing president abraham lincoln sitting on a rock talking with his generals, from left. A signal contribution to lincolniana in a study of the development of lincoln s military policy towards his generals, fremont, banks, grant, sherman, mcclellan, scott.

This look at the life of the assasinated president focuses on his childhood, the disorganization behind the union forces in the civil war, and the small moments that defined the man behind the legend. We are very pleased to add lincoln and his generals to your leatherbound library of military history. During his childhood and early youth, the family would move several times, first to indiana and later to illinois. To write a book that invites comparison with the quality and influence of lincoln and his generals is no small task, but that is what craig l. Nov 27, 2011 from the beginning, lincoln viewed every military decision through the single objective of defeating the rebellion and uniting the nation. The book will have wide circulation as a selection of the bookofthe. Lincoln and his generals book by t harry williams 4. This book is well written, and is great for learning of the generals and their styles. This book provided him with many national and local acclaims. To illustrate that evolution, it focuses on lincolns relationship with, and management of, the united states navy. Lincoln as commander in chief history smithsonian magazine.

Jan 11, 2011 since it was first published in 1952, lincoln and his generals has remained one of the definitive accounts of lincolns wartime leadership. Lincoln eventually fires him and promotes general grant. Abraham lincoln as commander in chief while there are countless books and biographies written on the life of abraham lincoln, none argue quite so heavily in favor of lincoln s military brilliance during the civil war as t. T harry williams offers a portrait of president lincoln as commanderinchief of the union forces during the civil war and his emergence as a master strategist. It delves in to the issue of who will lead the army of the north. Their secret war to save a nation, in which he recounted the team of union spies that provided president lincoln and his generals. I will send a barrel of this wonderful whiskey to every. Lincoln and his generals book report essay 1235 words.

Admiral porter, admiral farragut, lincoln, sherman, thomas, grant, and sheridan. Williams introduces the union army as one that has no shape to it. Essay lincoln and his generals book report 1231 words 5 pages. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. For instance, the best generals were those who could adapt. Harry williams published a book entitled lincoln and his generals. Lincoln remains totally frustrated with his generals, especially the handsome, charming general mcclellan, with his own political ambitions. In his account, lincoln, far from being the steelyminded leader to whom all eyes turned, was a weak temporizer. It has effectively given a definitive account of lincolns leadership style by creating drama, which tells stories of lincolns search for able commanders of the american union army. Mcclellan, hooker, meade, sherman, and grant, providing fresh insight into this mixed bag of officers and the presidents tireless efforts to work with them. Harry williams was a fine teacher and writer in the field of american history.

Lincoln and mcclellan come vividly to life in this bookand it is riveting to be in their company. Lincolns wartime correspondence is no exception, and the letters he penned to his civil war generalsthrough one of the most critical episodes in american historyare of singular importance. Lincoln and his generals has 5 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Evaluates lincolns ability as a director of war and his influence on the development of a modern command system. A signal contribution to lincolniana in a study of the development of lincolns military policy towards his generals, fremont, banks, grant, sherman, mcclellan, scott.

Since it was first published in 1952, lincoln and his generals has remained one of the definitive accounts of lincolns wartime leadership. Apr 26, 2019 lincoln and his generals was the breakthrough book for williams who had only written one book previously. This compelling story of lincoln s challenge to form a competent fighting force is handsomely complemented by the book s luxurious appointments. Probably the clearest expression of lincoln s views came in a letter to buell and halleck as he prodded the generals to move. This is a great book for explaining lincoln as commander in chief and his relationship with each of the generals along the way. Big picture, and how the generals fit into lincolns plans. Harry williams dramatizes lincolns long and frustrating search for an effective leader of the union army and traces his transformation from a politician with little military knowledge into a master strategist. Abraham lincoln letters to his generals, 18611865 by.

Lincoln and his generals book report 1225 words cram. Lincoln and his generals book by t harry williams 5. He is probably best known for his extensive biography of huey long. Harry williams this book, one of quite a few spoken of my my local congregational pastor 1, is one of many. Libraries theme is lincoln as a director of war, and his place in the high command system for this nation. Okay read this book is a series of short essays by historians on abraham lincolns relationships with his various generals, mclellan, hooker, meade, sherman and grant. Lincoln and his generals by clarence edward macartney. Harry williams dramatizes lincolns long and frustrating search for an effective leader of the union army and traces his transformation from a politician with little military knowledge into a master strategist of the civil war. For the lincoln administration, the risk of these tactical setbacks were exceeded by the political support amassed every day these popular figures were in uniform, revealing how political generals and their west point peers were judged using different standards based on distinct calculations of political gain and military effectiveness. Buy a cheap copy of lincoln and his generals book by t.

The bios are limited to the war, but it reads more like a biography, so that it is not simply facts and dates, but has some personal interest. Lincoln apparently was familiar with the wolfe anecdote, and it is plausible that a delegation visited the president and requested the dismissal of general grant for excessive drinking. Lincoln and his generals by t harry williams abebooks. The quality of its writing certainly approaches the extraordinarily high standard set by williams with the exception of the repeated misuse of the word bemuse. Grant was a m it is a very good book, in a topic im not terribly interested in the civil war. In it, he posited that lincoln was a great natural strategist, a better one than any of his generals. From the beginning, lincoln viewed every military decision through the single objective of defeating the rebellion and uniting the nation. Title lincoln and his generals summary print showing president abraham lincoln sitting on a rock talking with his generals, from left. Harry and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.

Lincoln and his generals free essay example edulearn14. Cowinner of the 2009 lincoln prize, lincoln and his admirals was also awarded the barondess lincoln prize, the john lyman award, the daniel and marilyn laney prize, and the nevinsfreeman prize. A selftaught strategist with no combat experience, abraham lincoln saw the path to victory more clearly than his generals. This compelling story of lincolns challenge to form a competent fighting force is handsomely complemented by the books luxurious appointments. The nook book ebook of the abraham lincoln letters to his generals, 18611865 by brett f. Lincoln and his admirals hardcover craig symonds oxford. Since it was first published in 1952, lincoln and his generals has remained one of the definitive accounts of lincoln s wartime leadership. Probably the clearest expression of lincolns views came in a letter to buell and halleck as he prodded the generals to move. Frank and virginia williams collection of lincolniana mississippi state university. The highest navy grade was captain, and there was no. The general tone of the book is that each general chosen had their good and bad points.

The ultimate question regarding a book called lincoln and his admirals has to be whether it lives up to the classic reputation of lincoln and his generals. Waugh once again has melded an historians skills with his experiences as a correspondent covering the washington. Abraham lincoln new, used and rare books and ephemera at. Lincolns telegrams to generals in the field were a turning point in military history, as they marked the first time a commander in chief could communicate, practically in real time, with his commanders. An intriguing collection of essays covering much familiar ground, but with enough new insights and fresh perspectives to interest both civil war buffs and casual readers. Campaigns, campaigns and battles, civil war, 18611865, generals.

Mcclellan, hooker, meade, sherman, and grant, providing fresh insight into this mixed bag of officers and the. Lincoln s wartime correspondence is no exception, and the letters he penned to his civil war generals through one of the most critical episodes in american historyare of singular importance. We know a great deal about president lincolns relations with his generals, but much less about his dealings with his admirals and his navy department. Lincoln and his generals is more of a biography of lincoln and his generals than it is a history book. Essay lincoln and his generals book report 1231 words. Abraham lincoln was born in rural kentucky in 1809, to parents of low social standing and little education. This overlaps to some degree territory covered by cattons recent mr.

Lincoln and his generals by t harry williams alibris. Lincoln and his generals has 4 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Harry williams book lincoln and his generals, published. In the middle of the last century, the historian t. While abraham lincoln is responsible for a significant body of correspondence, this is the first time an editor has focused principally on the strategic. Evaluates lincolns ability as a director of war and his i. Lincoln and his generals was the breakthrough book for williams who had only written one book previously. Lincoln, abraham, 18091865 military leadership, lincoln. This book doesnt get bogged down in the boring minutiae of every little statistic along the way. Lincoln s mother, nancy hanks, died when lincoln was still a boy, and the next year his father, thomas remarried to sarah.

Boritt and a team of distinguished historians examine the interaction between abraham lincoln and his five key civil war generals. This book is a series of short essays by historians on abraham lincolns relationships with his various generals, mclellan, hooker, meade, sherman and grant. Apr 21, 2009 at the outset of his presidency, lincoln was prone to defer on military matters to the generals he had inherited. Lincoln and his generals is a book by thomas williams that focuses on the civil war as being the first modern war and the way president lincoln lead his divided nation during this dark historic time. Lincoln and his generals is a book that was written over fifty year ago. Historian douglas waller talked about his book, lincolns spies. Harry williams dramatizes lincoln s long and frustrating search for an effective leader of the union army and traces his transformation from a politician with little military knowledge into a master strategist of the civil war. I state my general idea of this war to be, that we have the greater numbers that we must fail unless we can find some way. Lincoln and his generals vintage civil war library. Lincoln and his generals digital file from original. The quality of its writing certainly approaches the extraordinarily high standard set by williams with the exception of. Abraham lincoln letters to his generals, 18611865nook book. It is a riveting look at his search for a winning general, and of his own. Harry williams concentrated on telling the story of lincoln as commander in chief during americas greatest and most devastating war.