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Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President
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River of the Gods: Genius, Courage, and Betrayal in the Search for the Source of the Nile
The Devil in the White City: A Saga of Magic and Murder at the Fair that Changed America
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The Demon of Unrest: A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War
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his disheartened countrymen, soothe the animosity of his generals, and mediate among members of his often contentious administration.
Doris Kearns Goodwin • Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln
he wrote a series of historical essays and was among the first to depict Lincoln as “a towering figure, coping admirably with herculean tasks.” His perceptive diary, which he edited in his last years, remains one of the most valuable sources on the dynamics within the Lincoln administration.
Doris Kearns Goodwin • Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln
Chance, positioning, and managerial strategy—all played a role in Lincoln’s victory.
Doris Kearns Goodwin • Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln
The most ambitious publishing effort of his career was launched, a work of ten volumes encompassing the entire natural history of the United States. It was his “endeavor to make myself understood by all.”