Lincoln's Boys by Joshua Zeitz

Lincoln's Boys by Joshua Zeitz

From the author of the forthcoming Building the Great Society (February 2018), an intimate look into Lincoln's White House and the aftermath of his death, via the lives of his two closest aides

In this timely look into Abraham Lincoln's White House, and the aftermath of his death, noted historian and political advisor Joshua Zeitz presents a fresh perspective on the sixteenth U.S. president--as seen through the eyes of Lincoln's two closest aides and confidants, John Hay and John Nicolay. Lincoln's official secretaries, Hay and Nicolay enjoyed more access, witnessed more history, and knew Lincoln better than anyone outside of the president's immediate family. They were the gatekeepers of Lincoln's legacy. Drawing on letters, diaries, and memoirs, Lincoln's Boys is part political drama and part coming-of-age tale--a fascinating story of friendship, politics, war, and the contest over history and remembrance.

Joshua Zeitz has taught American history and politics at universities such as Cambridge, Harvard, and Princeton. He has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The New Republic, The Atlantic, Dissent, and American Heritage, and is the author of several volumes on American political and social history. He resides in Hoboken, New Jersey, with his wife and two daughters.

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ISBN 13	9780670025664
ISBN 10	0670025666
Title	Lincoln's Boys
Author	Joshua Zeitz
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Penguin Putnam Inc
Year published	2014-02-04
Number of pages	390
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