Lincoln And The Tools Of War is a book written by Robert V. Bruce that explores the role of Abraham Lincoln in the development and implementation of military technology during the American Civil War. The book covers Lincoln's efforts to modernize the Union army and navy, including his support for the development of ironclad ships, the use of railroads for troop transportation, and the adoption of new weapons such as the repeating rifle. Bruce also examines Lincoln's relationship with key figures in the military and technology industries, as well as the challenges and controversies that arose from the use of new weapons and tactics. Overall, the book provides a comprehensive look at the ways in which Lincoln's leadership and vision helped shape the course of the Civil War and the future of military technology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.