Rise to Greatness: Abraham Lincoln and America's Most Perilous Year

by David von Drehle

Book Overview

The electrifying story of Abraham Lincoln's rise to greatness during the most perilous year in our nation's history 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 victory. To a remarkable...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 080507970X
• ISBN13: 9780805079708
• Release Date: October 2012
• Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
• Length: 466 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.4" x 9.4"