William Henry Seward: Lincoln's Right Hand

by John M. Taylor

Book Overview

The first biography of Abraham Lincoln's flamboyant secretary of state in more than 20 years, by a prize-winning biographer. Filled with colorful anecdotes, William Henry Seward is an evocative portrait of a complex, fascinating man, his place, and his times.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060163070
• ISBN13: 9780060163075
• Release Date: January 1991
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.4" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

a careful detailed a retelling of a complex man's life

This book is fascinating in that it describes Seward as a complex mix of idealism and political ambition. He dearly wanted to be president but served Lincoln and Johnson faithfully. He had a vision of what America could be, was always interested in inmproving the young nation's infrastructure, reformed prisons as NY's governor, as Lincoln's Secretary of State, he kept France and England from supporting the confederacy, and almost single handedly arranged the purchase of Alaska. A detailed but very readable book for the history buff and general reader. Well done.

Seward

You need to understand this man to understand Lincoln and his presidency. Good job, well done.