1861 : the lost peace / Jay Winik.
"1861: The Lost Peace is the story of President Lincoln's far-reaching, difficult, and most courageous decision, a time when the country wrestled with deep moral questions of epic proportions. Through Jay Winick's singular reporting and storytelling, readers will learn about the extraordinary Washington Peace Conference at the Willard Hotel to avert cataclysmic war. They will observe the irascible and farsighted Senator JJ Crittenden, the tireless moderate seeking a middle way to peace. Lincoln himself called Crittenden "a great man" even as Lincoln jousted with him. They'll be inside and among Lincoln's cabinet-the finest in history-which rivaled the executive in its authority, a fact too often forgotten, and they will see a parade of statesmen frenetically grasping for peace rather than the spectacle of the young nation slowly choking in its own blood. A perfect read for history buffs, with timely overtones to our current political climate"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781538735121
- ISBN: 1538735121
- Physical Description: xii, 285 pages ; 24 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York, NY : Grand Central Publishing, 2025.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Foreword -- Prelude: New Year's Day in the United States -- Part I: 1856. The promise of America ; The stain -- Part II: The beginning. The senator ; The mad prophet ; The assemblyman ; The decision ; The boundless future of America ; The dilemma -- Part III: The unraveling. The spark ; The soldier ; The counterattack ; Martyrdom ; The aftermath ; Debate ; Lincoln ; The election ; Secession and Buchanan -- Part IV: The tug toward peace. Crittenden 1: The hope ; Crittenden 2: The great compromise ; The forts ; War at Sumter? ; Washington and dissolution ; The new confederation ; To Washington -- Part V: Peace or dissolution?. The peace conference ; Weighty decisions ; Inauguration -- Part VI: The lost of peace of 1861. Sumter ; The fate of war ; It begins -- Part VII: Turning point. The end of an era -- Epilogue. |
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Available copies
- 14 of 24 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library.
Holds
- 5 current holds with 24 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs Library | 320.973 WIN (Text) | 30229101393188 | Adult New Nonfiction | Available | - |
Summary:
"1861: The Lost Peace is the story of President Lincoln's far-reaching, difficult, and most courageous decision, a time when the country wrestled with deep moral questions of epic proportions. Through Jay Winick's singular reporting and storytelling, readers will learn about the extraordinary Washington Peace Conference at the Willard Hotel to avert cataclysmic war. They will observe the irascible and farsighted Senator JJ Crittenden, the tireless moderate seeking a middle way to peace. Lincoln himself called Crittenden "a great man" even as Lincoln jousted with him. They'll be inside and among Lincoln's cabinet-the finest in history-which rivaled the executive in its authority, a fact too often forgotten, and they will see a parade of statesmen frenetically grasping for peace rather than the spectacle of the young nation slowly choking in its own blood. A perfect read for history buffs, with timely overtones to our current political climate"--
