Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln
Read Between The Lines · Doris Kearns Goodwin
September 5, 202521m 58s
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Show Notes
In a nation fractured and on the brink of civil war, Abraham Lincoln made a political gamble of breathtaking audacity. Instead of surrounding himself with allies, he appointed his fiercest rivals to his cabinet—men who had openly mocked him and coveted his office. In her masterpiece Team of Rivals, Doris Kearns Goodwin reveals how this prairie lawyer transformed his most ambitious competitors into a loyal team that would save the Union. It’s a riveting story of leadership, character, and unparalleled political genius.
Topics
Abraham LincolnLeadershipCivil WarPolitical GeniusRivalryCabinetAmerican HistoryBiographyPolitical Strategy19th Century PoliticsSlaveryEmancipation ProclamationWilliam H. SewardSalmon P. ChaseEdward BatesTeam BuildingReconciliation