power saws
lincoln for president an unlikely candidate an audacious strategy and the victory no one saw coming
p the untold story of the drama controversy and incredible political genius of lincolns first presidential campaign p in may of 1860 republican delegates gathered in chicago for their second ever convention with the full expectation of electing william seward their next presidential candidate . but waiting in the wings was a dark horse no one suspected putting the final touches on a plan that would not only result in a most unexpected candidacy but the most brilliant innovative and daring presidential campaign in american history . he went by the name of lincoln . p lincoln for president is the incredible story of how lincoln overcame overwhelming odds to not only capture his partys nomination but win the presidency . his amazingly modern strategy included the first media campaign blitz convention tactics that originated the concept of chicago politics and a deft manipulation of the electoral college . his bold tactics changed forever the way presidential campaigns are wonnot to mention the course of american history . p praise for bruce chadwick p triumvirate dr. chadwick tells an exciting story his analysis will provoke further debate about this momentous period in american history . dr. paul clemens chairman of the rutgers university department of history p in this remarkable new book bruce chadwick reminds us of the three extraordinary men who worked state by state individual by individual to ensure passage of the constitution . its a fascinating tale well told . terry golway author of washingtons general and ronald reagans america p 1858 this book is a gem . curled up with a good book p a gripping narrative . kurt piehler author of remembering war the american way p the first american army to understand the revolutionary war really understand it read this book . dave r. palmer lieutenant general u.s. army ret ; author of the way of the fox p george washingtons war chadwick pierces the fog of myth that has always surrounded our nations father . michael aaron rockland professor rutgers university