Lincoln & Churchill: Statesmen at War

Lincoln & Churchill: Statesmen at War

Winner of the Abraham Lincoln Institute of Washingtonâ€™s 2019 book prize!

A Renowned Historian Gives New Perspective on Statesmen at War

Lewis E. Lehrman, a renowned historian and National Humanities Medal winner, gives new perspective on two of the greatest English-speaking statesmenâ€”and their remarkable leadership in wars of national survival

Abraham Lincoln and Winston Churchill, as commanders in chief, led their nations to victoryâ€”Lincoln in the Civil War, Churchill in World War II. They became revered leadersâ€”statesmen for all time. Yet these two world-famous war leaders have never been seriously compared at book length. Acclaimed historian Lewis Lehrman, in his pathbreaking comparison of both statesmen, finds that Lincoln and Churchillâ€”with very different upbringings and contrasting personalitiesâ€”led their war efforts, to some extent, in similar ways. As supreme war lords, they were guided not only by principles of honor, duty, freedom, but also by the practical wisdom to know when, where, and how to apply these principles. They made mistakes which Lehrman considers carefully. But the author emphasizes that, despite setbacks, they never gave up.

Even their writings and speeches were swords in battle. Gifted literary stylists, both men relied on the written and spoken word to steel their citizens throughout desperate and prolonged wars.

Both statesmen unexpectedly left office near the end of their warsâ€”Lincoln by the bullet, Churchill by the ballot.
Country USA
Brand Stackpole Books
Manufacturer Stackpole Books
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber Illustrated
ReleaseDate 2018-01-15
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780811719674

Country	USA
Brand	Stackpole Books
Manufacturer	Stackpole Books
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	Illustrated
ReleaseDate	2018-01-15
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780811719674

Lincoln & Churchill: Statesmen at War

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