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Tried by War
by James M. McPherson
Lincoln as commander in chief: learning strategy, managing generals, defining the war's aims. Compact and authoritative.
Read it if…
you want Lincoln's leadership of the war specifically.
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Skip it if…
you want his whole life.
Try instead: Washington's Crossing →
Three things you will actually use
- Learn the domain.
- Replace failing leaders.
- Policy drives strategy.
Do this first
Read the chapters on McClellan.
Our verdict
Lincoln at war.
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