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The Papers and Writings of Abraham Lincoln — Volume 6: 1862-1863

By Abraham Lincoln

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Amidst a nation divided, witness the intense communications and critical choices of a president striving to navigate a country through civil war.

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2004-09-30
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"The Papers and Writings of Abraham Lincoln — Volume 6: 1862-1863" by Abraham Lincoln is an assembly of documented records from America's Civil War era. It showcases Lincoln's wartime communications, political choices, and governance strategies, beginning with recognizing naval officers for their achievements, particularly Captain David G. Farragut's capture of New Orleans. It transitions into a series of urgent messages to his generals with an honest objective to move troops and respond to challenges, all to secure the capital and protect the Union's survival. The narrative displays Lincoln's decisiveness and care as he guides the nation through a difficult period, setting the arena for great disputes of war.

About the Author

Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States, serving from 1861 until his assassination in 1865. He led the United States through the American Civil War, defending the nation as a constitutional union, defeating the Confederacy, playing a major role in the abolition of slavery, expanding the power of the federal government, and modernizing the U.S. economy.

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