Lincoln and Grant: The Westerners Who Won the Civil War, by Edward H. Bonekemper III
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Lincoln and Grant is an intimate dual-portrait of President Abraham Lincoln and General Ulysses S. Grant: their ordinary "Western" backgrounds, their early struggles to succeed, and their history-making relationship during the Civil War. Though generally remembered by history as two very different personalities, the soft-spoken Lincoln and often-crude Grant in fact shared a similar drive and determination, as this in-depth character study illustrates.
Lincoln and Grant: The Westerners Who Won the Civil War, by Edward H. Bonekemper III- Amazon Sales Rank: #1243235 in Books
- Brand: Bonekemper, Edward H., III
- Published on: 2015-03-23
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 8.90" h x 1.10" w x 6.00" l, .0 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 450 pages
Review "Among the great duos of American history -- Lewis and Clark, Washington and Lafayette, Lee and Jackson -- the unlikely partnership of Ulysses Grant and Abraham Lincoln has received almost nothing in the way of direct examination. Their worlds were so separate that, apart from the Civil war, they might never have met. Yet, here were two men from the same adopted state, with the same unusual capacity to absorb disappointment and failure, and the same single vision for winning the Civil War. As Edward Bonekemper shows in his usual straightforward and uncluttered fashion, this odd couple brought together the political and military energies of the American republic in an unstoppable combination. Their linked histories have been Bonekemper's special study, and Lincoln and Grant: The Westerners Who Won the Civil War is the monument to that study." - Dr. Allen C. Guelzo, Henry R. Luce Professor of the Civil War Era and Director, Civil War Era Studies Program, Gettysburg College"Nobody knows the Civil War -- or brings it alive so successfully -- as Ed Bonekemper. Thorough research and meticulous documentation always back up a clear, strong, unambiguous point of view about the War and the individuals who fought it. Lincoln and Grant is the latest addition to a distinguished collection of works exploring this watershed period in the history of our nation." -- Dr. Peyton R. (Randy) Helm, President and Professor of History, Muhlenberg College"With this book, Ed Bonekemper continues his studies of Ulysses S. Grant. Once again, he demonstrates the general's many talents. This new book's linking of Grant with Lincoln is insightful, and Civil War readers will not want to miss this page-turner." -- Dr. John F. Marszalek, Executive Director of the Ulysses S. Grant Association, Mississippi State University"Bonekemper's finely crafted, first-of-its kind analysis, ably illustrates how similar life experiences and shared values forged an iron-clad relationship between the indomitable duo of Lincoln and Grant. This book weaves together the complex tapestry of how these two Westerners were able to restore the Union and end the South's peculiar institution." -- Prof. Jonathan A. Noyalas, author of Stonewall Jackson's 1862 Valley Campaign: War Comes to the Home Front and other Civil War books"This unique examination, a dual biography merging strategic and political concerns with the course of winning the Civil War, will give every student of the conflict another opportunity to ponder how that war was won. Indeed, Lincoln and Grant were the Westerners who won the Civil War." -- Theodore P. Savas, Esq., award-winning author"With this book, Ed Bonekemper completes a hat trick on Ulysses S. Grant -- first a stand-alone study, then a study of Grant and his great adversary, Robert E. Lee, and now a volume focused on the relationship between Grant and his commander in chief, Abraham Lincoln. It is surprising that there has been no book-length study of this topic, and Bonekemper's sesquicentennial volume deserves attention for the heft of its subject and as a much-needed spark to more intense focus on the Civil War frontier between politics and generalship." -- Carl R. Schenker, Jr., Esq., Civil War historian and author"Edward Bonekemper succeeds marvelously in presenting the relationship of these two Civil War icons. Lincoln and Grant outlines the divergent paths each of these two men took, until fate blended them together into a winning team for the Union. This excellent study presents a fresh and thought-provoking analysis of their lives, successes, adversities, and leadership styles. Lincoln and Grant is a must-have volume for the historian at all levels." -- Larry Clowers, Grant interpreter, historian, and book reviewer."So much has been written about Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant that there would seem to be no unplowed ground. Just in time for the Sesquicentennial, Ed Bonekemper proves this assumption wrong. In his new book the author explores in revealing detail how the Civil War careers of these two leading figures converged and evolved into a political-military collaboration that produced victory for the North." -- John Foskett, Esq., long-time Civil War buff and book reviewerA long time ago, a friend told me that the war was fought in the East but won in the West. Edward Bonekemper's excellent work on the relationship between Grant and Lincoln firmly attests to the veracity of that statement. He has concisely articulated and described their iron-clad relationship, rooted in the hard life of the antebellum West, which preserved the Union from destruction." -- John Michael Priest, author of four Civil War books and Antietam Battlefield guide"Once again, Ed Bonekemper has scoured the past and brought forth another remarkable book. This time, Bonekemper examines President Abraham Lincoln and his most aggressive and successful general-in-chief, General Ulysses S. Grant. He uncovered factors in their difficult Western frontier upbringing, their leadership styles and other aspects of their lives that created a bond of trust and mutual respect which would help them, working together, win the awful war thrust upon them both. Bonekemper identifies and examines complementary personal traits of each man that helped mold the two of them into a winning team. This is a book for those looking for more than tactics, maps and a further rehashing of skirmishes, battles, and campaigns. This is a study of the two great leaders that won the war and how their Western roots contributed to their success." -- Edwin E. Powell, retired military intelligence officer"History at its best. An overdue exposition of a neglected subject." - Captain Joe Derie, USCG (Ret.), long-time Civil War buff and book reviewer"Bonekemper sought to bring together the story of how these two remarkable men came to trust each other and work closely together. In so doing he gave us a work that sheds light on the key relationship between a commander-in-chief and his top general. Bonekemper's subject is certainly worthy of study. He has given us much to ponder and many ideas to contemplate as we compare Lincoln and Grant with, say, Jefferson Davis and Robert E. Lee, Franklin Roosevelt and George C. Marshall, and Harry Truman and Douglas MacArthur." - Richard M. McMurry, Civil War historian, Civil War News. "It could be said that the best minds the North had in the Civil War were not even Yankees, but instead Midwesterners. Lincoln and Grant: The Westerners Who Won the Civil War looks into the pre-war experiences of the President and the General, and how their upbringing in Illinois and Ohio respectively gave them the skills and vision needed to do their part reuniting the Union. An interesting perspective on the bigger picture of war and the impact of the hometown, Lincoln and Grant is a fine addition to any American Civil War study collection." - Helen Dumont, The Midwest Book Review
About the Author Ed Bonekemper is Book Review Editor of Civil War News and a former adjunct lecturer in military history at Muhlenberg College. He earned a B.A. cum laude in American history from Muhlenberg College, an M.A. in American history from Old Dominion University, and a J.D. from Yale Law School. His prior Civil War books are Grant and Lee: Victorious American and Vanquished Virginian (Praeger/Greenwood, Westport, Connecticut and London, 2008) (reissued as e-book, 2010); McClellan and Failure: A Study of Civil War Fear, Incompetence and Worse (McFarland & Company, Jefferson, North Carolina, 2007) (reissued in softcover, 2010); A Victor, Not a Butcher: Ulysses S. Grant’s Overlooked Military Genius (Regnery Publishing, Inc., Washington, D.C., 2004) (nominated, by request, for the Lincoln Prize of the Civil War Institute) (reissued in softcover as Ulysses S. Grant: A Victor, Not a Butcher, 2010); How Robert E. Lee Lost the Civil War (Sergeant Kirkland’s Press, Fredericksburg, VA, 1998, hardcover and softcover) (reissued as e-book, 2010). Ed is a frequent speaker (hundred of appearances) at Civil War Roundtables (Chicago, Milwaukee, New York, Washington, LA, San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, Scottsdale, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Wilmington, etc.) and other groups. He has been a guest speaker at the Smithsonian Institution (six times), the Chautauqua Institute, the Delta Queen, the Lincoln Group of Washington, and other prestigious organizations. He served as a Federal Government attorney-manager for over 34 years, including 11 years on active duty with the U.S. Coast Guard. He is a retired Commander, U.S. Coast Guard Reserve.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful. A fascinating new look at the players in the drama of our Civil War. By James E. Brown, Jr. As a long-time student of military history, particularly that of our Civil War, I have been a fan of Mr. Bonekemper since well before his welcomed entry into the world of eBooks. Lincoln/Grant more than justifies my prior impression that we have here a national treasure in the way of a historian whose rapid development we are privileged to follow first-hand, in our own time.His books continue getting better and better, and there is no reason to suspect that this will not remain true.I continue being impressed with the author's ability to look at the same people and the same events from differing viewpoints, never becoming boring. He has an almost unique talent at mixing historical statistics, interpreting them, adding human interest, leaving the reader with a new impression of what he thought he knew well, and then closing with a perhaps subtly unstated conclusion about the relevance of all of this to not only our world, but also to generations to come. He demonstrates again and again that history is so much more than a bare recital of ancient occurrences.In this, his latest work, Mr. Bonekemper leaves me thinking about the personal, political and bureaucratic relationships between our nation's civilian and military leaders since World War II -- thinking that there has got to be a better way.Bonekemper does not preach to me, but his description and analysis of the way the relatonship between Lincoln and Grant developed, and its ultimate effectiveness,has sharpened my preexisting uneasiness with current affairs."Lincoln and Grant" deserves a high place on your "to be read list."
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Lincoln and Grant: An Early Christmas Present By K. E. Zindle Having discovered the latest book, 'Lincoln and Grant: The Westerners Who Won the Civil War', I decided to get the kindle version, since book version was not yet available. This is the type of book that I prefer to have for my personal library. Once again, as with his previous excellent efforts, Mr Bonekemper has gathered material and looked at it in a new and rewarding fashion. In a clear and very readable way, he introduces his concept of the relationship between President Lincoln and General Grant and proceeds to build a case for the kind of cooperation that he is highlighting as one of the main factors in the winning of the Civil War. The book was both insightful and a treat to read. Mr. Bonekemper writes very clearly and well. Each of his books have, in this reviewer's estimation, increased the respect that is his due as a commentator on Civil War personalities and events. I have no problem recommending this book, which has been my Christmas gift, an early one, to me! I have enjoyed everyone of Mr Bonekemper's books and this one has not failed to produce the same result. I'm pleased to highly recommend it.Ken ZindleMember Mid Missouri Civil War Roundtable
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A Very Good Read! By Gilberto Villahermosa This book is well written, interesting, and insightful! Edward Bonekemper III shows that President Lincoln and General Grant worked well together and did all they could to accommodate each other. Grant, however, took his lead on all issues from the President, followed his guidance, and never made excuses. Some of the most interesting material deals with Robert E. Lee as a military leader. Lee deprived Confederate forces of reinforcements at Vicksburg, Chattanooga, and elsewhere in order to keep them closer to him in Virginia. In the end, he proved himself to be more of a Virginian than a Confederate, contributing, by his negligence, to their defeat . In the last campaign of the war as many as 10,000 to 20,000 Confederate soldiers had deserted. These men would have given Lee some 60,000 to 70,000 men to resist Grant's 80,000 and could have made a pivotal difference. Unlike Lee, however, they recognized that the was was lost. This is a very good read indeed!
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