Jul 27 2009
1864: Lincoln at the Gates of History by Charles Bracelen Flood
As all of you know from reading American history, the Civil War has been the most divisive time in our history. The most pivotal year of that struggle was 1864 – when at the beginning of the year the Union was on the verge of quitting the war if it’s generals did not start winning some battles and when the U.S. presidential election was to occur in November. Charles Flood in 1864: Lincoln at the Gates of History examines this pivotal year by looking at Abraham Lincoln’s actions.
Flood touches on the political and personal life of Lincoln as well as the military situation of the Union. Flood provides an excellent balance between all three – weaving them all together in a seamless story.
