The presidents' war : six American presidents and the Civil War that divided them /
DeRose, Chris
The presidents' war : six American presidents and the Civil War that divided them / Chris DeRose. - xii, 379 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 363-366) and index.
Prologue: in Jackson's time -- I met nullification at its threshold -- The freshmen -- The setting sun -- ... and Tyler, too -- War in Mexico! -- The 30th Congress -- A final settlement -- A hell of a storm -- The final election of the old America -- General Jackson is dead! -- The first and only choice of the Republicans of Illinois -- A startling tide of reckless fanaticism -- Five against Lincoln -- The gathering storm -- The tug has to come -- The last winter of peace -- That all will yet be well -- Home again -- Breakfast at Fort Sumter -- The meeting that never was -- The border states -- Twilight at Wheatland, dawn at Manassas -- To lose Kentucky is nearly the same as to lose the whole game -- Capture on the high seas -- The bottom is out of the tub -- Greenbacks and ironclads -- Any explanations which you may offer would be acceptable -- West and east -- The very vortex of hell -- Destroy the rebel army, if possible -- A continuation of war by other means -- A storm of lead -- If my name ever goes into history, it will be for this act -- We are ruined -- The brave men, living and dead -- The Fourth of July -- A new birth of freedom -- Our old home -- Those not skinning can hold a leg -- Not unworthy to remain in my present position -- The last full measure -- Epilogue: do not despair of the republic.
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.
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Globe Pequot Pr, Attn: Cynthia Robbins Po Box 480, Guilford, CT, USA, 06437-0480, (203)4584551 SAN 201-9892
2014011002
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 --Adversaries.
Lincoln, Abraham, (1809-1865)
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865.
1800-1899
Ex-presidents--Political activity--History--United States--19th century.
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Enemies.
Politics and government.
United States--Politics and government--1861-1865.
United States--Politics and government--1815-1861.
--Politique et gouvernement--
--Politique et gouvernement--1815-1861.
United States--History.
United States.
History.
E458 / .D45 2014
973.7092
The presidents' war : six American presidents and the Civil War that divided them / Chris DeRose. - xii, 379 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 363-366) and index.
Prologue: in Jackson's time -- I met nullification at its threshold -- The freshmen -- The setting sun -- ... and Tyler, too -- War in Mexico! -- The 30th Congress -- A final settlement -- A hell of a storm -- The final election of the old America -- General Jackson is dead! -- The first and only choice of the Republicans of Illinois -- A startling tide of reckless fanaticism -- Five against Lincoln -- The gathering storm -- The tug has to come -- The last winter of peace -- That all will yet be well -- Home again -- Breakfast at Fort Sumter -- The meeting that never was -- The border states -- Twilight at Wheatland, dawn at Manassas -- To lose Kentucky is nearly the same as to lose the whole game -- Capture on the high seas -- The bottom is out of the tub -- Greenbacks and ironclads -- Any explanations which you may offer would be acceptable -- West and east -- The very vortex of hell -- Destroy the rebel army, if possible -- A continuation of war by other means -- A storm of lead -- If my name ever goes into history, it will be for this act -- We are ruined -- The brave men, living and dead -- The Fourth of July -- A new birth of freedom -- Our old home -- Those not skinning can hold a leg -- Not unworthy to remain in my present position -- The last full measure -- Epilogue: do not despair of the republic.
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.
9780762796649 0762796642
Globe Pequot Pr, Attn: Cynthia Robbins Po Box 480, Guilford, CT, USA, 06437-0480, (203)4584551 SAN 201-9892
2014011002
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 --Adversaries.
Lincoln, Abraham, (1809-1865)
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865.
1800-1899
Ex-presidents--Political activity--History--United States--19th century.
------
Enemies.
Politics and government.
United States--Politics and government--1861-1865.
United States--Politics and government--1815-1861.
--Politique et gouvernement--
--Politique et gouvernement--1815-1861.
United States--History.
United States.
History.
E458 / .D45 2014
973.7092