The book focuses on the political angle of Abraham Lincoln’s life.
For those interested in US history, particularly around the time of the Civil War, this will be an excellent read.
Matthew Pinsker argues in his landmark book, the Civil War president was first and foremost a party leader, tirelessly committed to grassroots organizing, retail campaigning, lobbying, dealmaking, rewarding loyalists and erasing opponents.
Pinsker says that Lincoln was not just a crafty politician in his own right, but a powerful political leader.
Throughout the book, Pinsker keeps a tight focus on Lincoln’s politicking and doesn’t stray into rote biography.
This is a fascinating book from start to finish, that’s instructive for those who may not know much about Lincoln, and illuminating for those who do.
