A Commander In Chief worthy of the title: Lincoln
In James M. McPherson's new "Tried By War: Abraham Lincoln as Commander In Chief", a wonderful addition has been made to the already rather large number of excellent and important works on the Civil War.
Though only 270 pages of text, "Tried By War" is essential reading for those who may not be aware of how expertly President Lincoln led the Union's armed forces during this country's most turbulent and troubled era. Lincoln had served only briefly in the military, during an Indian conflict in Illinois decades prior, and thus was brand new to the business of war. But, as described by McPherson, he was a quick and dedicated student, and would soon come to realize that he understood how to wage a successful war against the rebellious states better than almost any of his generals.
The New York Times gave the book a strikingly positive review
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Just so you know:
Steven Spielberg is scheduled to shoot a biopic on Lincoln next year that is slated for a 2010 release. Liam Neeson and Sally Field are set to star as the President and Mrs. Lincoln.
Should be an extraordinary movie event!
Though only 270 pages of text, "Tried By War" is essential reading for those who may not be aware of how expertly President Lincoln led the Union's armed forces during this country's most turbulent and troubled era. Lincoln had served only briefly in the military, during an Indian conflict in Illinois decades prior, and thus was brand new to the business of war. But, as described by McPherson, he was a quick and dedicated student, and would soon come to realize that he understood how to wage a successful war against the rebellious states better than almost any of his generals.
The New York Times gave the book a strikingly positive review
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Just so you know:
Steven Spielberg is scheduled to shoot a biopic on Lincoln next year that is slated for a 2010 release. Liam Neeson and Sally Field are set to star as the President and Mrs. Lincoln.
Should be an extraordinary movie event!
posted by joe sweeney at 4:23 PM
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