Buch, Englisch, 624 Seiten, Hardback, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 235 mm
Reihe: Civil War America
Buch, Englisch, 624 Seiten, Hardback, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 235 mm
Reihe: Civil War America
ISBN: 978-1-4696-2249-1
Verlag: UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA PR
Though Lincoln's ability to harness a cabinet with sharp divisions and strong personalities is widely celebrated, Marvel suggests that Stanton's tenure raises important questions about Lincoln's actual control over the executive branch. This insightful biography also reveals why men like Ulysses S. Grant considered Stanton a coward and a bully, who was unashamed to use political power for partisan enforcement and personal preservation.