An edition of The presidents' war (2014)
The presidents' war
six American presidents and the Civil War that divided them
By Chris DeRose
Publish Date
2014
Publisher
Lyons Press, an imprint of Globe Pequot Press
Language
eng
Pages
386
Description:
Tells the story of how five ex-presidents--for and against Abraham Lincoln (but mostly against)--maneuvered, seceded, plotted, advised and aided during the Civil War while Lincoln navigated the minefield they created.
subjects: Politics and government, Adversaries, Ex-presidents, Political activity, History, Lincoln, abraham, 1809-1865, Presidents, united states, United states, politics and government, 1861-1865, United states, politics and government, 1815-1861
People: Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865)
Places: United States
Times: 1861-1865, 1815-1861, 19th century