Tried by war: Abraham Lincoln as commander in chief
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Waterville, Me. : Thorndike Press, 2009.
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Large Print
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539 pages (large print) : ill., map ; 22 cm.
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Evaluates Lincoln's talents as a commander in chief in spite of limited military experience, tracing the ways in which he worked with, or against, his senior commanders to defeat the Confederacy and reshape the presidential role.

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Norwich/Otis Adult Large Print Nonfiction
BIO LINCOLN
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Wallingford Adult Large Print
LT 973.7092 MAC
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English
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9781410413390 (lg. print : alk. paper), 141041339X (lg. print : alk. paper)

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 451-535).
Description
Evaluates Lincoln's talents as a commander in chief in spite of limited military experience, tracing the ways in which he worked with, or against, his senior commanders to defeat the Confederacy and reshape the presidential role.
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APA Citation (style guide)

McPherson, J. M. (2009). Tried by war: Abraham Lincoln as commander in chief. Waterville, Me., Thorndike Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

McPherson, James M. 2009. Tried By War: Abraham Lincoln As Commander in Chief. Waterville, Me., Thorndike Press.

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McPherson, James M, Tried By War: Abraham Lincoln As Commander in Chief. Waterville, Me., Thorndike Press, 2009.

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McPherson, James M. Tried By War: Abraham Lincoln As Commander in Chief. Waterville, Me., Thorndike Press, 2009.

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