He has the people : Abraham Lincoln and the election of 1860 / Jonathan Earle.
| Author/creator | Earle, Jonathan Halperin author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2026] |
| Copyright Date | ©2026 |
| Description | xi, 217 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 25 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | Abraham Lincoln and the election of 1860 |
| Series | Pivotal moments in American history Pivotal moments in American history. |
| Contents | Introduction: The canvass -- An impending crisis -- The electoral chessboard -- Democrats in disarray I -- Fossils and mummies -- Chicagoland -- Democrats in disarray II -- Wide Awakes, chloroformers, and bell-ringers -- "Men work best with money in hand" -- A memorable day -- Epilogue: Year of comets and meteors. |
| Abstract | "This book presents the 1860 presidential election as the most decisive turning point in American history, capturing a nation deeply divided over slavery and poised for war. It traces how Murat Halstead's pioneering campaign journalism and newly uncovered documents from Abraham Lincoln's campaign manager illuminate the fierce political battles that shaped the contest. The book shows how Lincoln, a one-time congressman with limited national prominence compared to Stephen Douglas and William Henry Seward, secures essential public support during a long and contentious campaign marked by unprecedented political maneuvering. It describes how political bosses, candidates, and militant partisans push campaigning toward near-paramilitary action, while Lincoln's team skillfully channels Northern anger, antislavery sentiment, and Democratic Party fractures into electoral advantage. Finally, the book reveals how Lincoln's commanding speeches and modern political machinery combine to produce a masterful strategy that defines the most consequential election in the nation's history"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Issued in other form | Online version http://id.loc.gov/entities/relationships/onlineversion Earle, Jonathan Halperin He has the people New York, New York] : Oxford University Press, [2026 9780199752591 |
| LCCN | 2026002548 |
| ISBN | 9780195341652 hardback |
| ISBN | 0195341651 hardback |
| ISBN | epub |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | New Books | E440 .E226 2026 | ✔ Available | Want This? |