Edwin McMasters Stanton The Autocrat Of Rebellion, Emancipation And Reconstruction

""Edwin McMasters Stanton: The Autocrat Of Rebellion, Emancipation And Reconstruction"" is a biography written by Frank Abial Flower. The book tells the story of Edwin McMasters Stanton, who served as the Secretary of War during the American Civil War and played a pivotal role in the Union's victory. Stanton was also heavily involved in the emancipation of slaves and the reconstruction of the South after the war. The biography delves into Stanton's early life, his education, and his early career as a lawyer. It then goes on to detail his time as Secretary of War, including his relationships with President Abraham Lincoln and General Ulysses S. Grant. The book also explores Stanton's role in the impeachment of President Andrew Johnson and his efforts to rebuild the South in the aftermath of the war. Throughout the book, Flower paints a vivid picture of Stanton's personality, his strengths, and his flaws. The biography draws heavily on primary sources, including Stanton's personal papers, to provide a detailed and nuanced portrait of this important historical figure. Overall, ""Edwin McMasters Stanton: The Autocrat Of Rebellion, Emancipation And Reconstruction"" is a comprehensive and engaging biography that sheds light on one of the most important figures of the Civil War era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.