Lincoln's War Cabinet is a historical non-fiction book written by Burton Jesse Hendrick. The book explores the inner workings of President Abraham Lincoln's cabinet during the American Civil War. It delves into the personalities and political ideologies of the men who served alongside Lincoln, including Secretary of State William Seward, Secretary of War Edwin Stanton, and Secretary of the Treasury Salmon P. Chase. Hendrick examines the challenges and decisions faced by the cabinet during the war, including the Emancipation Proclamation, the suspension of habeas corpus, and the appointment of General Ulysses S. Grant. The book also provides insight into Lincoln's leadership style and his relationship with his advisors. Through extensive research, including primary sources such as letters and diaries, Hendrick provides a detailed and engaging account of one of the most important periods in American history. Lincoln's War Cabinet is a must-read for anyone interested in the Civil War or the presidency of Abraham Lincoln.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.
