Book description
A major addition to the history of the Civil War, Lincoln’s Spies is a riveting account of the secret battles waged by Union agents to save a nation. Filled with espionage, sabotage, and intrigue, it is also a striking portrait of a shrewd president who valued what his operatives uncovered.…
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1 author picked Lincoln's Spies as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Just one of many outstanding things about this book is that it tells a complex story in a readable, engaging, easily understood way.
Making the book even more enjoyable, it weaves together the personal stories of four people who played vital, but often ignored, roles in advancing Union victory in the Civil War. It also shows that intelligence officers operating unappreciated in the shadows is nothing new.
Moving chronologically, Waller also tells a secondary story of the contribution their intelligence played in the war’s course and outcome. Another fun, fascinating part of this volume is that it quietly links several…
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