Lincoln's Boys: John Hay, John Nicolay, and the War for Lincolns Image

ISBN: 0143126032

Author: Zeitz, Joshua

Condition: New

From the author of the forthcoming Building the Great Society (February 2018), an intimate look into Lincolns White House and the aftermath of his death, via the lives of his two closest aidesIn this timely look into Abraham Lincolns White House, and the aftermath of his death, noted historian and political advisor Joshua Zeitz presents a fresh perspective on the sixteenth U.S. president-as seen through the eyes of Lincolns two closest aides and confidants, John Hay and John Nicolay. Lincolns official secretaries, Hay and Nicolay enjoyed more access, witnessed more history, and knew Lincoln better than anyone outside of the presidents immediate family. They were the gatekeepers of Lincolns legacy. Drawing on letters, diaries, and memoirs, Lincolns Boys is part political drama and part coming-of-age tale-a fascinating story of friendship, politics, war, and the contest over history and remembrance.