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Boss Lincoln : the partisan life of Abraham Lincoln Cover Image Book

Boss Lincoln : the partisan life of Abraham Lincoln / Matthew Pinsker.

Pinsker, Matthew, (author.).

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A biography of Abraham Lincoln that examines his career-long political strategies and coalition-building skills. Drawing extensively on Lincoln's private correspondence and historical records, the book emphasizes his mastery of party politics, from his early career as a Whig in Illinois to his leadership of the Republican Party during the Civil War. It explores Lincoln's decision-making style, relationships with aides and political allies, and efforts to secure reelection while navigating the challenges of wartime leadership and emancipation. Includes illustrations and contextual analysis of Lincoln's political influence and strategies.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780393240788
  • ISBN: 0393240789
  • Physical Description: 564 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, portraits ; 24 cm

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Introduction -- Part 1: Whig. Self-Made Boss (1832-1847) -- Whig fusionist (1847-1849) -- Man of consequence (1849-1853) -- Standing with anybody (1854) -- Part 2: Republican. Republican organization (1854-1856) -- Under hot fire (1856-1857) -- An ultra strategy (1858) -- Representative man (1859-1860) -- Part 3: Unionist -- Lincoln's Union (1860-1861) -- Make haste slowly (1861-1862) -- Brink of destruction (1862-1863) -- Partisan in chief (1863-1864) -- Epilogue

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Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865.
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 > Correspondence > Selections.
Presidents > United States > Biography.
United States > Politics and government > 19th century.
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Madison Main Library BIO LINCOLN PIN (Text) 30229101318433 Adult New Nonfiction Checked out 08/14/2026

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