Lincoln And His Generals

By Clarence E. Macartney

Book Overview

Lincoln And His Generals is a historical book written by Clarence Edward Macartney that explores the leadership and decision-making of Abraham Lincoln during the American Civil War. The book focuses on Lincoln's relationships with his top generals, including George McClellan, Ulysses S. Grant, and William T. Sherman, and the challenges he faced in managing their conflicting personalities and strategies. Macartney analyzes Lincoln's political acumen and his ability to balance military necessity with his moral convictions, particularly in regards to slavery and emancipation. The book also examines the impact of Lincoln's leadership on the Union's ultimate victory and the legacy of his presidency. Overall, Lincoln And His Generals offers a comprehensive and insightful perspective on one of the most pivotal moments in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436675693
• ISBN13: 9781436675697
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"