The Unpopular Mr. Lincoln by Larry Tagg
The Story of America's Most Reviled President
A vivid portrait of the blistering opposition Abraham Lincoln faced during the Civil War, this study mines period newspapers, speeches, and cartoons to show how he was castigated as a tyrant, incompetent, and buffoon by critics across the political spectrum. It examines the battles over emancipation, conscription, civil liberties, and military leadership to reveal the ferocity of 19th-century partisan warfare. The narrative then traces how wartime outcomes and his assassination rapidly reshaped public sentiment, transforming a reviled leader into a national icon.
- Published
- 2009
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 500-550
- Original Language
- English
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