Our Greatest Victory Abraham Lincoln’s Path to Reelection in 1864
532 pages $ 19.95 9781491835319
AD PRAISE FOR ABRAHAM LINCOLN’S PATHTO REELECTION IN 1864 OUR GREATESTVICTORY“Arguably themost consequential election in American history, the presidential contest of 1864 has cried out for a more sophisticated analysis than it has heretofore received. Fortunately, FredMartin’s background in political journalismand in banking has enabled him to provide such an analysis in this book, which is a welcome addition to the Lincoln literature.” --Michael Burlingame, Author, Abraham Lincoln: A Life; Distinguished Chair in Lincoln Studies, History Department, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences University of Illinois, Spring�eld IL“FredMartin has written an illuminating account of the roots of Lincoln’s success as president, culminating in his victory in the critical election of 1864. Effectively using Lincoln’s words as well as those of his contemporaries, Martin demonstrates how it became possible for Lincoln to overcome his early background and become a skillful and ethical political leader who saved the Union and ended slavery. The book clearly is a labor of love for Martin, a long-time student of Abraham Lincoln. Every person interested in Lincoln and his presidency should have this well researched and well-written book in his/her library.”--WilliamC. Harris, author of Lincoln and the Border States: Preserving the Union (2011) and Lincoln and the Union Governors (2013). “FredMartin’s book, “AbrahamLincoln’s Path to Reelection in1864: Our GreatestVictory”, allows the reader tograsp themagnitude of that electionprimarily through thewords of the actorswho battled for the future of our nation during trying times. Mr. Martin brings his extensive background in �nance and government to bear, allowing the reader to link monetary policy and legislative process into their understanding of the con�ict. His discussion concerning the funding of the northern war effort, the machinations of Secretary of Treasury Chase, and the collapse of the Confederacy’s ability to �nance the war give readers new insights into the economics that drove the outcome of the war and the future of our nation.” --Frederick Cannon, Executive Vice President and Global Director of Research & Equity Strategy, Keefe, Bruyette andWoods, NewYork, NY. Fred J. Martin Jr. Fred J. Martin, Jr., a 3rd generationMontanan, lives in San Francisco and is aVisiting Scholar at the Institute of Governmental Studies in Berkeley, CA. Martin worked as a night-side reporter on The Denver Post while earning a BA in History at the University of Denver. His career included work for the Associated Press, The San Francisco Examiner, the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce and Bank of America, retiring in 1993 as Senior Vice President & Director of Government Relations. His lifelong interest in Abraham Lincoln was fueled by the study of history, government and politics, and working experience in journalism, political campaigns, politics, and governmental activities. His great-great uncle, General Thomas Ogden Osborn, with a bullet-shattered elbow, took leave from the Union army and campaigned for Lincoln’s reelection, returning to active duty, he was awarded a brevet major general rank at thirty- two. Martin devoted the last twenty years to Lincoln research at the Library of Congress, the National Archives, state historical societies, archives, and libraries across the nation. He acquired an extensive library of Lincoln and Civil War books and history. He served two terms as President ofTheAbrahamLincoln Institute,Washington, DC.
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