01845nam a22003617a 4500 2009040608458.0 090406t xxu||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d B-321238 9780141043722 499.00 B-321238 dpl 973.7092 Goodwin, Doris Kearns. Team of rivals the political genius of Abraham Lincoln / Doris Kearns Goodwin. New Delhi Penguin Books 2005 xv, 916 21cm (pbk) Subtitle from container. Abridged. When the 1860 Republican National Convention chose Abraham Lincoln over three seasoned politicians, his rivals were shocked and humilated. Lincoln immediately went about mending fences by inviting them to join his cabinet. Historian Doris Kearns Godwin reveals how Lincoln brilliantly converted former political foes and used them to strengthen his presidency. Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865. Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Friends and associates. Political leadership United States Case studies. Genius Case studies. Presidents United States Biography. United States Politics and government 1861-1865. Thomas, Richard. Contributor biographical information http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0901/2008643026-b.html Publisher description http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0901/2008643026-d.html Sample text http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0901/2008643026-s.html Table of contents only http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0901/2008643026-t.html ddc EN 973.7092 GOO 25656 25656