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Team of Rivals

Team of Rivals

By Doris Kearns Goodwin

The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln. Simon & Schuster, 2005.

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An insightful and detailed account of Abraham Lincoln’s political life and the team of rivals he worked closely with to form a government, fighting to end slavery, navigate the Civil War, and rebuild a torn country.

Key insights in Team of Rivals

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What do you get from this book? Learn how Abraham Lincoln combined compassion, knowledge, and teamwork
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Abraham Lincoln’s early life was full of hardship and sorrow, but he emerged with emotional strength and ambition
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Lincoln’s political persona was characterized by powerful words and a strong anti-slavery stance that drew national attention
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Lincoln helped bring together the new republican party, which was united against the spread of slavery
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Lincoln was up against three experienced candidates in the 1860 race to be the Republican nominee for president
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After he won the election, Lincoln and his rivals put aside their differences to work together for the common good
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Lincoln’s family played a large role in his life, keeping him balanced and encouraging his compassion for others
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Bloody conflict between North and South was looming; Lincoln’s election pushed tensions over the edge
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During the Civil War Lincoln and his team faced ongoing crises, culminating in the continued practice of slavery
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The Emancipation Proclamation was the result of strategic confidence and was announced following a Union victory in September 1862
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Union General Grant’s leadership turned the tide of the war—Lincoln was determined to end the soldiers’ suffering
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Lincoln secured reelection in 1864, passed the Thirteenth Amendment, and led the Union to victory in April 1865
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American history was changed forever by Lincoln’s lasting legacy, but his life was cut short
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Who should read Team of Rivals

Politicians • managers and team leaders • history students • lawyers • anyone interested in Abraham Lincoln’s legacy

About the author of Team of Rivals

Doris Kearns Goodwin is a Pulitzer Prize–winning writer and bestselling author of multiple non-fiction books on notable historical figures. She has worked as a professor of government and American history at Harvard University.

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