Bøger af David Herbert Donald

""Why The North Won The Civil War"" by David Herbert Donald is a historical analysis of the American Civil War, examining the factors that led to the Union victory over the Confederacy. The book explores the military, political, economic, and social factors that contributed to the North's success, including the Union's superior resources, leadership, and strategy, as well as the Confederacy's internal divisions and weaknesses. Donald also examines the role of slavery and the abolitionist movement in the war, arguing that the North's commitment to ending slavery was a key factor in its ultimate victory. The book provides a comprehensive and nuanced analysis of the Civil War, shedding light on one of the most significant events in American history.Additional Contributing Authors Include Norman A. Graebner And David M. Potter. Foreword By U. S. Grant, III.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

As Lincoln led the nation into the Civil War, managing the Union war effort, issuing the Emancipation Proclamation, winning reelection in 1864, and planning the Reconstruction of the South, he also led a private life, defined by his close relationship with his wife and his devotion to his children. Lincoln at Home offers a view into the life of the family through their written correspondence. With a brief account of their years in the White House and the complete collection of all the known letters exchanged by Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln, this elegant portrait defines the sixteenth president as a dedicated -- though often a desperately busy and distracted -- family man. Lincoln at Home is an intimate and rare glimpse of the president as husband and father, a cheerful man pinned to the floor while playing with his children, and a desolate man struck down by grief at the death of his son. Beyond this, we are shown a personal side of the man who managed one of the most difficult periods in American history.

?The author has made a careful and meaningful analysis of the actions of the Congresses and presents much of this material in table, graph, and chart form. Each faction and division within the factions, thus is clearly delineated. . . . Historians of this period--and others--would be well advised to take note of Donald's approach.?-Library Journal