Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln
Paperback Published on: 12/02/2009
Price: £16.99
Synopsis
The bestselling and prize-winning study of one of the most legendary American Presidents in history, Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin is the book that inspired Barack Obama in his presidency.
When Obama was asked which book he could not live without in the White House, his answer was instant: Team of Rivals.
This monumental and brilliant work has given Obama the model for his presidency, showing how Abraham Lincoln saved America by appointing his fiercest rival to key cabinet positions. As well as a thrilling piece of narrative history, it's an inspiring study of one of the greatest leaders the world has ever seen.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
- ISBN: 9780141043722
- Number of pages: 976
- Dimensions: 197 x 129 x 46 mm
- Weight: 660g
- Languages: English
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Team of Rivals
More of a historical text book than a page turner, but great if you are interested in democratic politics and the history of the USA. There were some prett... READ MORE
Team of Rivals
A must read for aspiring business leaders and politicians.
Lincoln- A Team Of Rivals
What an incredible book!! My absolute favourite.
poor printing
I was looking farward to reading this book but when it came i found the print to be small and very fine.
I have poor eyesight and was difficult to read.
Team of Rivals
I am still reading this book. I enjoy the family history behind these four characters. Ifind this an absorbing read for history
lovers. Pity the print is p... READ MORE
Excellent
Very interesting and a gripping read. A bit of background knowledge helps, and you have to be interested in cabinet politics. This isn't a book about the c... READ MORE
Brilliant!
Absolutely brilliant book, well written, masses of detail and if you're into Cabinet Politics, a must read. I can see why President Obama felt inspired by ... READ MORE