Abraham Lincoln Deals with Foreign Affairs
| Author | : Jay Monaghan |
| Publisher | : U of Nebraska Press |
| Total Pages | : 538 |
| Release | : 1997-01-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0803282311 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780803282315 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (11 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Abraham Lincoln Deals with Foreign Affairs by : Jay Monaghan
Download or read book Abraham Lincoln Deals with Foreign Affairs written by Jay Monaghan and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 1997-01-01 with total page 538 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On the eve of the American Civil War, the old predatory powers of Europe were waiting to capitalize on the split in the Union. President Lincoln had to prevent foreign governments from giving official recognition to the Confederacy. Jay Monaghan shows how the underestimated, “rustic” president dealt with diplomats both in this country and abroad—and also with contentious politicians and cabinet members.
