2009, ISBN: 9780805083453

[ED: Hardcover/gebunden], [PU: St. Martins Press-3P], Abraham Lincoln The 16th President, 1861-1865 George S. McGovern (Autor), Arthur Meier, Jr. Schlesinger, Sean Wilentz (Herausgeber)… Mehr…

[ED: Hardcover/gebunden], [PU: St. Martins Press-3P], Abraham Lincoln The 16th President, 1861-1865 George S. McGovern (Autor), Arthur Meier, Jr. Schlesinger, Sean Wilentz (Herausgeber) Gebundene Ausgabe mit Schutzumschlag: 184 Seiten – Verlag. Henry Holt & Co (22. Januar 2009 )- Sprache: Deutsch - Format: 21,6 x 14 x 1,6 cm Synopsis America's greatest president, who rose to power in the country's greatest hour of need and whose vision saw the United States through the Civil War Abraham Lincoln towers above the others who have held the office of presidentthe icon of greatness, the pillar of strength whose words bound up the nation's wounds. His presidency is the hinge on which American history pivots, the time when the young republic collapsed of its own contradictions and a new birth of freedom, sanctified by blood, created the United States we know today. His story has been told many times, but never by a man who himself sought the office of president and contemplated the awesome responsibilities that come with it. George S. McGoverna Midwesterner, former U.S. senator, presidential candidate, veteran, and historian by trainingoffers his unique insight into our sixteenth president. He shows how Lincoln sometimes went astray, particularly in his restrictions on civil liberties, but also how he adjusted his sights and transformed the Civil War from a political dispute to a moral crusade. McGovern's account reminds us why we hold Lincoln in such esteem and why he remains the standard by which all of his successors are measured. Pressestimmen "A startlingly original and deeply thoughtful analysis of Abraham Lincoln. If you are looking to read just one book on Lincoln, this landmark gem is the one!"--Douglas Brinkley "A dramatically engaging and intellectually stimulating rendering of the life of our greatest president."--Thomas J. Knock, Southern Methodist University "McGovern's "Lincoln" is a finely wrought gem. In this small volume McGovern captures Lincoln's character and leadership strength better than many weighty tomes. It is a worthy addition to the brilliant American Presidents Series."--Doris Kearns Goodwin "Short and sweet... a well-timed entry in Times Books' presidents series."--"Boston Sunday Globe" ""Abraham Lincoln" is an entry in the highly regarded American Presidents series... A fine read for those who want to know about Lincoln but may not have the time for the more in-depth biographies."--"Bookpage" "Compact and commanding... With considerable skill and insight, McGovern... crafts a biography snappy, clear and comprehensive enough to please general readers, students and scholars alike... he nails the essential strengths, flaws, failures and achievements of America's most revered leader... McGovern's overall depiction is one of a complex, tolerant and extraordinary man who simultaneously preserved the Union and transformed the nation."--"Kirkus Reviews" "McGovern finds an inspiring lesson in what a man can do with his life. McGovern's Lincoln is a smart, ambitious striver who overcame humble origins, repeated setbacks and spells of depression... when McGovern's lucid homage concludes, 'We wish our leaders could be more like Lincoln; we wish we all could be, ' readers are likely to agree."--"Publishers Weekly" "In this compact but convincing portrait, [McGovern] assesses Lincoln's greatness in terms of his ability to use his humble origins... faith in American democracy, gifts of language, and personal self-confidence... The biography warrants reading to catch the sense of Lincoln's greatness, both for his own day and ours."--"Library Journal" "[A] fine prescis... [McGovern] clearly enunciates the great changes that Lincoln and the war began to effect."-- "Booklist" A startlingly original and deeply thoughtful analysis of Abraham Lincoln. If you are looking to read just one book on Lincoln, this landmark gem is the one! "Douglas Brinkley" A dramatically engaging and intellectually stimulating rendering of the life of our greatest president. "Thomas J. Knock, Southern Methodist University" McGovern's "Lincoln" is a finely wrought gem. In this small volume McGovern captures Lincoln's character and leadership strength better than many weighty tomes. It is a worthy addition to the brilliant American Presidents Series. "Doris Kearns Goodwin" Short and sweet a well-timed entry in Times Books' presidents series. "Boston Sunday Globe" "Abraham Lincoln" is an entry in the highly regarded American Presidents series A fine read for those who want to know about Lincoln but may not have the time for the more in-depth biographies. "Bookpage" Compact and commanding With considerable skill and insight, McGovern crafts a biography snappy, clear and comprehensive enough to please general readers, students and scholars alike he nails the essential strengths, flaws, failures and achievements of America's most revered leader McGovern's overall depiction is one of a complex, tolerant and extraordinary man who simultaneously preserved the Union and transformed the nation. "Kirkus Reviews" McGovern finds an inspiring lesson in what a man can do with his life. McGovern's Lincoln is a smart, ambitious striver who overcame humble origins, repeated setbacks and spells of depression when McGovern's lucid homage concludes, We wish our leaders could be more like Lincoln; we wish we all could be, ' readers are likely to agree. "Publishers Weekly" In this compact but convincing portrait, [McGovern] assesses Lincoln's greatness in terms of his ability to use his humble origins faith in American democracy, gifts of language, and personal self-confidence The biography warrants reading to catch the sense of Lincoln's greatness, both for his own day and ours. "Library Journal" Privatverkauf – keine Gewährleistung- keine Rücknahmen 170323 Der Artikel wird "so wie er ist" von Privat verkauft, das bedeutet: Mit Abgabe eines Gebotes erklären Sie sich ausdrücklich damit einverstanden, auf die Ihnen gesetzlich zustehende Garantie/Gewährleistung bei Gebrauchtwaren völlig zu verzichten.Sie kaufen auf eigenes Risiko. Umtausch oder Rückgabe sind ausgeschlossen. Bitte stellen Sie ihre Fragen VOR Abgabe eines Gebotes. Mit der Abgabe eines Gebotes erklären Sie sich ausdrücklich mit diesen Regeln einverstanden.Bieten Sie nicht, wenn Sie mit diesen Regeln nicht einverstanden sind. Für den Verkauf gelten die Auktionsbedingungen. 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2013, ISBN: 9780805083453

Gebundene Ausgabe

New York, NY: Sentinel, 2011. First edition. First printing [stated]. Hardcover. Very good/very good. Glued binding. Paper over boards. xvi, [2], 252 p. Halftones, black & white. No… Mehr…

New York, NY: Sentinel, 2011. First edition. First printing [stated]. Hardcover. Very good/very good. Glued binding. Paper over boards. xvi, [2], 252 p. Halftones, black & white. Notes. Suggested Reading. Index. Signed by author. Inscribed on fep. Mitchell Elias "Mitch" Daniels, Jr. (born April 7, 1949) is an American academic administrator and former politician who was Governor of Indiana from 2005 to 2013. He is a member of the Republican Party. Since 2013, Daniels has been President of Purdue University. Daniels began his career working as an assistant to Richard Lugar, working as his Chief of Staff in the Senate from 1977 to 1982. He worked as a chief political adviser and as a liaison to President Ronald Reagan in 1985 In January 2001, Daniels was appointed by President George W. Bush as the Director of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget, where he served until June 2003. During his tenure as governor, Daniels balanced the state budget. During the legislature's last session under Daniels, he signed the right-to-work law; with Indiana becoming the 23rd state in the nation to do so. He is the author of the best selling book Keeping the Republic: Saving America by Trusting Americans., Sentinel, 2011, 3, New York, New York, U.S.A.: Times Books, 2008. Signed by author on title page. America’s greatest president, who rose to power in the country’s greatest hour of need and whose vision saw the United States through the Civil War Abraham Lincoln towers above the others who have held the office of president—the icon of greatness, the pillar of strength whose words bound up the nation’s wounds. His presidency is the hinge on which American history pivots, the time when the young republic collapsed of its own contradictions and a new birth of freedom, sanctified by blood, created the United States we know today. His story has been told many times, but never by a man who himself sought the office of president and contemplated the awesome responsibilities that come with it. George S. McGovern—a Midwesterner, former U.S. senator, presidential candidate, veteran, and historian by training—offers his unique insight into our sixteenth president. He shows how Lincoln sometimes went astray, particularly in his restrictions on civil liberties, but also how he adjusted his sights and transformed the Civil War from a political dispute to a moral crusade. McGovern’s account reminds us why we hold Lincoln in such esteem and why he remains the standard by which all of his successors are measured. About the Author George S. McGovern represented South Dakota in the United States Senate from 1963 to 1981 and was the Democratic nominee for president in 1972. He was a decorated bomber pilot in World War II, after which he earned his Ph.D. in American history and government at Northwestern University. A recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, he lives in Mitchell, South Dakota. . Signed by Author. 2nd. Hard Cover. As New/As New., Times Books, 2008, 5<