One war at a time: the international dimensions of the American Civil War

"One War at a Time - Lincoln's axiom for Union diplomacy - refutes the opinion of most historians and biographers that Lincoln played only a minor role in U.S. foreign relations. Rather, the book shows that Lincoln skillfully conducted a dangerous diplomatic balancing act, avoiding war wit...

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Main Author: Mahin, Dean B. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Washington, DC [u.a.] Brasseys̀ 1999
Edition:1. ed.
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Summary:"One War at a Time - Lincoln's axiom for Union diplomacy - refutes the opinion of most historians and biographers that Lincoln played only a minor role in U.S. foreign relations. Rather, the book shows that Lincoln skillfully conducted a dangerous diplomatic balancing act, avoiding war with England and France while using the threat of war to prevent European recognition of Confederate independence."--BOOK JACKET.
Physical Description:X, 343 S.
ISBN:1574882090

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