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New York: Penguin Books, Date: 2009. xv, 329 pages, [16] pages of plates, illustrations, map; 22 cm. Near fine. Tight, clean copy. Age toning. "James McPherson, a bestselling historian of the Civil War, illuminates how Lincoln worked with--and often agains--his senior commanders to defeat the Confederacy and create the role of commander in chief as we know it. Though Abraham Lincoln arrived at the White House with no previous military experience (apart from a couple of months spent soldiering in 1832), he quickly established himself as the greatest commander in chief in American history. James McPherson illuminates this often misunderstood and profoundly influential aspect of Lincoln?s legacy. In essence, Lincoln invented the idea of commander in chief, as neither the Constitution nor existing legislation specified how the president ought to declare war or dictate strategy. In fact, by assuming the powers we associate with the role of commander in chief, Lincoln often overstepped the narrow band of rights granted the president. Good thing too, because his strategic insight and will to fight changed the course of the war and saved the Union. For most of the conflict, he constantly had to goad his reluctant generals toward battle, and he oversaw strategy and planning for major engagements with the enemy. Lincoln was a self-taught military strategist (as he was a self-taught lawyer), which makes his adroit conduct of the war seem almost miraculous. To be sure, the ...

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New York: Penguin Books, Date: 2009. 13th printing. Trade Paperback. Very Good. 5x0x8. Thirteenth printing. Front cover creased. 2009 Trade Paperback. xvii, 329 pp. "As we celebrate the bicentennial of Lincoln's birth, this study by preeminent, bestselling Civil War historian James M. McPherson provides a rare, fresh take on one of the most enigmatic figures in American history. Tried by War offers a revelatory (and timely) portrait of leadership during the greatest crisis our nation has ever endured. Suspenseful and inspiring, this is the story of how Lincoln, with almost no previous military experience before entering the White House, assumed the powers associated with the role of commander in chief, and through his strategic insight and will to fight changed the course of the war and saved the Union. 2009. Penguin Books ISBN 0143116142 US

New York: Penguin Books, Date: 2009. 13th printing. Trade Paperback. Very Good. 5x0x8. Thirteenth printing. Front cover creased. 2009 Trade Paperback. xvii, 329 pp. "As we celebrate the bicentennial of Lincoln's birth, this study by preeminent, bestselling Civil War historian James M. McPherson provides a rare, fresh take on one of the most enigmatic figures in American history. Tried by War offers a revelatory (and timely) portrait of leadership during the greatest crisis our nation has ever endured. Suspenseful and inspiring, this is the story of how Lincoln, with almost no previous military experience before entering the White House, assumed the powers associated with the role of commander in chief, and through his strategic insight and will to fight changed the course of the war and saved the Union. 2009. Penguin Books ISBN 0143116142 9780143116141 [US]

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Penguin 2009 Edition Unstated Hardcover Very Good Condition. No Dust Jacket Bookstore stickers on spine and back cover, TEXT APPEARS CLEAN., Light shelf wear, Binding is very good. 329 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Military & Warfare; Politics & Government. ISBN: 0143116142. ISBN/EAN: 9780143116141. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1561058811.

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Penguin Books. Very Good. 5.45 x 0.97 x 8.4 inches. Paperback. Date: 2009. 368 pages. <br>James M. McPherson's Tried by War is a perfect pri mer . . . for anyone who wishes to under?stand the evolution of t he president's role as commander in chief. Few histo?rians write as well as McPherson, and none evoke the sound of battle with gre ater clarity. --The New York Times Book Review The Pulitzer Priz e-winning ... . 2009. Penguin Books ISBN 0143116142 9780143116141 [NZ]

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New York: Penguin Books, Date: 2009. First Thus. Paperback. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7. First Penguin Books Printing, 2009. Trade Paperback in Fine Condition. This study by preeminent, bestselling Civil War historian James M. McPherson provides a rare, fresh take on one of the most enigmatic figures in American history, a portrait of leadership during the greatest crises the US ever experienced. Lincoln, with almost no previous military experience before entering the White House, assumed the powers associated with the role of commander in chief, and through his strategic insight and will to fight changed the course of the war and saved the Union. xvii, 320 pages with Notes and Index. 5.4 x 8.5 inches. 2009, Penguin Books, NY 2009. Penguin Books ISBN 0143116142 9780143116141 [US]

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ISBN10: 0143116142, ISBN13: 9780143116141, [publisher: Penguin Books] Softcover
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Penguin Books, Date: 2009. Paperback. New. 1st edition. 352 pages. 9.00x5.75x1.00 inches. 2009. Penguin Books ISBN 0143116142 9780143116141 [GB]

ISBN10: 0143116142, ISBN13: 9780143116141, [publisher: Penguin] Softcover Bookstore stickers on spine and back cover, Multiple markings, Light shelf wear, Binding is very good. 329 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Military & Warfare; Politics & Government. ISBN: 0143116142. ISBN/EAN: 9780143116141. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1561054695.
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