Rise to Greatness - Paperback

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by David Von Drehle

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by David Von Drehle (Author)

Author of Triangle: The Fire That Changed America
New York Times Bestseller

As 1862 dawned, the American republic was at death's door. The government appeared overwhelmed, the U.S. Treasury was broke, and the Union's top general was gravely ill. The Confederacy--with its booming economy and commanding position on the battlefield--had a clear view to victory. The survival of the country depended on the judgment and resilience of the unschooled frontier lawyer who had recently been elected president.

Twelve months later, the Civil War had become a cataclysm but the tide had turned. The Union generals who would win the war had emerged, while the Confederate Army had suffered the key losses that would lead to its doom. The blueprint of modern America had been indelibly inked, and Abraham Lincoln--the man who brought the nation through its darkest hour--had been forged into a singular leader. In Rise to Greatness, acclaimed author David Von Drehle has created both a deeply human portrait of America's greatest president and a dramatic narrative about our most fateful year.

Author Biography

David von Drehle is the author of three previous books, including the award-winning Triangle, a history of the Triangle shirtwaist factory fire that The New York Times called "social history at its best." An editor-at-large at Time magazine, he and his family live in Kansas City, Missouri.

Number of Pages: 496

Dimensions: 1.3 x 8.9 x 6 IN

Illustrated: Yes

Publication Date: September 24, 2013

ISBN	9781250037800
Author	David Von Drehle
Publisher	Picador USA
Genre	Biography and History
Format	Paperback
Published	September 2013
Language	ENG- English
Pages	496
Weight	1.0 lb
Target Audience	Adults
Print Size	Standard Print