{"product_id":"the-military-genius-of-abraham-lincoln-an-essay-by-brigadier-general-colin-r-ballard-9781025838144","title":"The Military Genius of Abraham Lincoln: An Essay by Brigadier-General Colin R. Ballard","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Colin R. Ballard\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: United States - Civil War Period (1850-1877)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The Military Genius of Abraham Lincoln\" is a profound analytical essay that examines the strategic capabilities and leadership of the 16th President of the United States during the American Civil War. Written from the professional perspective of Brigadier-General Colin R. Ballard, this work challenges the historical perception of Lincoln as a mere civilian novice in military affairs. Ballard argues that Lincoln possessed a remarkable innate grasp of strategy and a superior understanding of the geopolitical and logistical realities required to preserve the Union. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough a detailed examination of Lincoln's relationship with his commanding generals, the author illustrates how the President's direct involvement and oversight were often the catalyst for military success. The book explores the evolution of Union strategy, the complexities of high command, and the mobilization of resources under Lincoln's guidance. This scholarly study provides invaluable insights into the intersection of political leadership and military necessity, establishing Lincoln as a master strategist who successfully navigated the most tumultuous period in American history. It remains a significant contribution to the study of both the American Civil War and the nature of presidential power as Commander-in-Chief.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tradd Street Press","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47887184134295,"sku":"9781025838144","price":3068.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781025838144.webp?v=1781157239","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-military-genius-of-abraham-lincoln-an-essay-by-brigadier-general-colin-r-ballard-9781025838144","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}