Lincoln and His World: Volume 3, the Rise to National Prominence, 1843-1853

ISBN-13: 9780786459285 / Angielski / Miękka / 2011 / 417 str.

Richard Lawrence Miller

Opis

Based on deep consultation of seldom-examined primary sources, this third volume in Richard Lawrence Miller's massive Lincoln biography follows Lincoln's long effort to win a seat in Congress, his activity there, and his return to Illinois--chastened by his Washington experience. Topics include: Lincoln's anti-slavery efforts in Congress; the popularity of his stance against the Mexican War (which, contrary to common belief, didn't significantly harm his political reputation); his support of Zachary Taylor's presidential campaign and his subsequent efforts to win a patronage job from the Taylor White House; his political activities after returning to Illinois; and his generally happy home life with Mary and his sons. Throughout the work, a new portrait emerges of Lincoln as a canny politician, making his own luck by striking swiftly and strongly when opportunities arose.

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Acknowledgments v

Preface 1


1. 1843: Thwarted for a Congressional Seat 3

2. 1844: Thwarted Again 41

3. 1845: Maneuvering Toward Congress 80

4. 1846: Victory at Last 94

5. 1847: Never-Ending Politics 125

6. 1847–1848: Thirtieth Congress, First Session 157

7. 1848: Illinois and Massachusetts 193

8. 1848–1849: Thirtieth Congress, Second Session 217

9. 1850: Slavery 249

10. 1851: Slavery Still 285

11. 1852: Law and Politics 299

12. 1853: Last Days Before Battle 324


Chapter Notes 359

Sources 393

Index 405