Tried by War by James M. McPherson Summary
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Lincoln's wartime leadership transformed America. Pulitzer-winner McPherson reveals how a president with no military experience became a strategic mastermind who preserved the Union while ending slavery. "Few historians write as well," praised Jean Edward Smith - a gripping tale of power, morality, and legacy.
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The Reluctant Commander-in-Chief
Abraham Lincoln entered the presidency with virtually no military experience beyond a brief stint fighting "mosquitoes" in the Black Hawk War. Yet over four brutal years, this self-educated lawyer transformed into one of history's most consequential military leaders. From the moment Confederate guns fired on Fort Sumter just weeks after his inauguration until his assassination days after Lee's surrender, Lincoln's entire presidency was defined by war. His evolution wasn't just remarkable-it was revolutionary. While managing generals with outsized egos and navigating treacherous political waters, Lincoln developed a comprehensive strategic vision that ultimately preserved the Union and ended slavery. His journey reveals not just how Lincoln won the Civil War, but how the war itself transformed Lincoln from a cautious politician into a bold wartime leader willing to use unprecedented executive powers to achieve victory.
Strategic Genius Under Fire
The McClellan Problem
From Crisis to Transformation
Finding the Right General
Victory Through Perseverance
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