"Lincoln and his Generals" by T. Harry Williams, published by Alfred Knopf, New York, 1952, First Edition with '1952' on the title page and copyright; illustrated with photographs.

Hard cover, original publisher's full red cloth, medallion U.S. Eagle blind stamped on front cover, Knopf's Borzoi trademark is blind stamped on the back cover, gilt lettering and decoration on spine [a few stains, spine fading: see photos]; 5.3/4" x 8.3/4"; vii + 364 pages + iv pages of Index + one page "Note on the Type" [one small stain on the last two pages: see photo]; 15 full-page portraits, very good condition.

"This book is the only work that treats of Lincoln as a war director--with him as the dominating figure--from the perspective of modern war." [from a review]

Evaluates Lincoln's ability as a director of war and his influence on the development of a modern command system; explains Lincoln's decisions as Commander in Chief and his relationship with each of the Generals. The book also describes different personalities and leadership characteristics of leading generals. Williams explains how Lincoln integrated different generals to fit his war plans.

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