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As 1862 dawned, the American republic was at death's door. The federal government appeared overwhelmed, the U.S. Treasury was broke, and the Union's top general was gravely ill. The Confederacy - with its booming economy, expert military leadership, and commanding position on the battlefield - had a clear view to…
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I knew Dave back when we were the only two students in a University of Denver writing class—and even then, I knew his voice was rare.
This book spotlights his mastery. Dave’s portrait of Lincoln’s leadership is searing, poetic, and wise. With every page turn, I felt history’s weight and relevance.
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