Perley's Reminiscences, v. 1-2. of Sixty Years in the National Metropolis


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Perley's Reminiscences, v. 1-2. of Sixty Years in the National Metropolis by Benjamin Perley Poore is a fascinating and detailed account of the author's experiences and observations during his sixty years in the national capital. Poore's writing style is both informative and engaging, providing readers with a firsthand look at the political and social landscape of the time. The book offers valuable insights into the inner workings of the government and the key figures that shaped American history. Poore's meticulous attention to detail and his ability to capture the essence of the era make this book a valuable historical resource. Benjamin Perley Poore, a seasoned journalist and editor, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his writing. His career in journalism and his deep understanding of American politics give him a unique perspective that is evident throughout the book. Poore's personal encounters with prominent figures and his in-depth analysis of key events make this book an invaluable resource for anyone interested in American history. I highly recommend Perley's Reminiscences to any reader seeking a comprehensive and insightful look into the political landscape of nineteenth-century America. Poore's vivid storytelling and wealth of historical knowledge make this book a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the United States.







Abraham Lincoln, 1809-1858


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The Encyclopedia Britannica


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The Encyclopaedia Britannica


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This eleventh edition was developed during the encyclopaedia's transition from a British to an American publication. Some of its articles were written by the best-known scholars of the time and it is considered to be a landmark encyclopaedia for scholarship and literary style.




The Encyclopædia Britannica


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Wrestling With His Angel


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The “magisterial” (The New York Times Book Review) second volume of Sidney Blumenthal’s acclaimed, landmark biography, The Political Life of Abraham Lincoln, reveals the future president’s genius during the most decisive period of his political life when he seizes the moment, finds his voice, and helps create a new political party. In 1849, Abraham Lincoln seems condemned to political isolation and defeat. His Whig Party is broken in the 1852 election, and disintegrates. His perennial rival, Stephen Douglas, forges an alliance with the Southern senators and Secretary of War Jefferson Davis. Violent struggle breaks out on the plains of Kansas, a prelude to the Civil War. Lincoln rises to the occasion. Only he can take on Douglas in Illinois. He finally delivers the dramatic speech that leaves observers stunned. In 1855, he makes a race for the Senate against Douglas, which he loses when he throws his support to a rival to prevent the election of a proslavery candidate. In Wrestling With His Angel, Sidney Blumenthal explains how Lincoln and his friends operate behind the scenes to destroy the anti-immigrant party in Illinois to clear the way for a new Republican Party. Lincoln takes command and writes its first platform and vaults onto the national stage as the leader of a party that will launch him to the presidency. The Washington Monthly hailed Blumenthal’s Volume I as, “splendid…no one can come away from reading A Self-Made Man without eagerly anticipating the ensuing volumes.” Pulitzer Prize–winning author Diane McWhorter hailed Volume II as “dramatic narrative history, prophetic and intimate.” Wrestling With His Angel brings Lincoln from the wilderness to the peak of his career as he is determined to enter into the battle for the nation’s soul and to win it for democracy.