New Standpoint on Lincoln

I have read many books about Lincoln, his childhood, maturation in speaking, Senatorial and Presidential politics, positions on moral and vital beliefs, biographies and more. But this is the first on his viewpoints and experiences (and the lack thereof) in the realm of foreign policy. At that time, steering in international waters with the volatile juggernaut of European desire for power while maintaining some sensible national cohesiveness for development was insanely difficult and almost impossible. It was beyond any man but Lincoln in the World delivers on the man learning and trying to accomplish just that. If you are a Lincoln admirer, as I am, this book gives a picture of a side of Lincoln I had never thought of or pondered. Lincoln had to insure that Europe did not enter into the Civil War and that demanded respect. How did he do it? Peraino gives much information and details to satisfy that question and depict Lincoln's learning cure in foreign policy. Integrity and balance. It is a book worth the time invested.

*** I received this book for free from Blogging for Books in exchange for writing a review. ***