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Exploring the unique bond between Abraham Lincoln and his soldiers, this work reveals how he earned the title "Father Abraham." Utilizing thousands of unpublished letters and diaries, William C. Davis uncovers how Lincoln inspired faith and courage among troops during pivotal battles like Shiloh and Vicksburg. The narrative highlights soldiers’ comfort in visiting the White House, portraying the emotional landscape of an army amidst a brutal conflict. This thorough examination sheds new light on Lincoln's influence during America's transformative period.
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Lincoln's Men, C. William Davis
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- 2000
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- Title
- Lincoln's Men
- Subtitle
- How President Lincoln Became Father to an Army and a Nation
- Language
- English
- Authors
- C. William Davis
- Publisher
- Free Press
- Publisher
- 2000
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 330
- ISBN13
- 9780684862941
- Category
- History, Maps and Travel, World history
- Description
- Exploring the unique bond between Abraham Lincoln and his soldiers, this work reveals how he earned the title "Father Abraham." Utilizing thousands of unpublished letters and diaries, William C. Davis uncovers how Lincoln inspired faith and courage among troops during pivotal battles like Shiloh and Vicksburg. The narrative highlights soldiers’ comfort in visiting the White House, portraying the emotional landscape of an army amidst a brutal conflict. This thorough examination sheds new light on Lincoln's influence during America's transformative period.