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Lincoln'S Spies: Their Secret War To Save A Nation
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A Major Addition To The History Of The Civil War, Lincolns Spies Is A Riveting Account Of The Secret Battles Waged By Union Agents To Save A Nation. Filled With Espionage, Sabotage, And Intrigue, It Is Also A Striking Portrait Of A Shrewd President Who Valued What His Operatives Uncovered.Veteran Journalist Douglas Waller, Who Has Written Groundbreaking Intelligence Histories, Turns His Sights On The Shadow War Of Four Secret Agents For The Norththree Men And One Woman. From The Tense Days Before Abraham Lincolns Inauguration In 1861 To The Surrender At Appomattox Four Years Later, Waller Delivers A Fastpaced Narrative Of The Heroesand Scoundrelswho Informed Lincolns Generals On The Enemy Positions For Crucial Battles And Busted Up Clandestine Rebel Networks.Famed Detective Allan Pinkerton Mounted A Successful Covert Operation To Slip Lincoln Through Baltimore Before His Inauguration To Foil An Assassination Attempt. But He Failed As General George Mcclellans Spymaster, Delivering Faulty Intelligence Reports That Overestimated Confederate Strength.George Sharpe, An Erudite New York Lawyer, Succeeded Pinkerton As Spymaster For The Unions Army Of The Potomac. Recruiting Skilled Operatives, Some Of Whom Dressed In Rebel Uniforms, Sharpe Ran Highly Successful Intelligence Operations That Outpaced Anything The Enemy Could Field.Elizabeth Van Lew, A Virginia Heiress Who Hated Slavery And Disapproved Of Secession, Was One Of Sharpes Most Successful Agents. She Ran A Union Spy Ring In Richmond Out Of Her Mansion, With Dozens Of Agents Feeding Her Military And Political Secrets She Funneled To General Ulysses S. Grant As His Army Closed In On The Confederate Capital. Van Lew Became One Of The Unsung Heroes Of The War.Lafayette Baker Was A Handsome Union Officer With A Controversial Past, Whose Agents Clashed With Pinkertons Operatives. The Unscrupulous Baker Assembled A Retinue Of Disreputable Spies, Thieves, And Prostitutes To Root Out Traitors In Washington, D.C. But He Failed At His Most Important Mission: Uncovering The Threat To Lincoln From John Wilkes Booth And His Gang.Behind These Secret Operatives Was A President, One Of Our Greatest, Who Was An Avid Consumer Of Intelligence And A Ruthless Aficionado Of Clandestine Warfare, Willing To Take Chances To Win The War. Lincolns Spies, As Waller Vividly Depicts In His Excellent New Book, Set The Template For The Dark Arts The Cia Would Practice In The Future.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Lincoln's Spies'? A: 'Lincoln's Spies' primarily examines the covert operations conducted by Union agents during the Civil War, highlighting their efforts to gather intelligence and sabotage Confederate activities.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Lincoln's Spies'? A: The book is authored by Douglas Waller, a veteran journalist known for his work on intelligence histories.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'Lincoln's Spies' was published on August 6, 2019.
- Q: How many pages does 'Lincoln's Spies' contain? A: The book contains 624 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Lincoln's Spies' have? A: 'Lincoln's Spies' is available in a hardcover binding.
- Q: Is 'Lincoln's Spies' suitable for readers interested in Civil War history? A: Yes, 'Lincoln's Spies' is a significant addition to Civil War history and provides a detailed account of espionage and intelligence efforts during that time.
- Q: Does the book feature illustrations? A: Yes, 'Lincoln's Spies' is categorized as an illustrated edition.
- Q: What are some key themes explored in 'Lincoln's Spies'? A: The book explores themes of espionage, sabotage, and the moral complexities of war, alongside a portrayal of President Lincoln's engagement with intelligence.
- Q: Who were some prominent figures discussed in 'Lincoln's Spies'? A: The book discusses notable figures such as Allan Pinkerton, George Sharpe, Elizabeth Van Lew, and Lafayette Baker, highlighting their roles in Union intelligence.
- Q: Is 'Lincoln's Spies' appropriate for educational purposes? A: Yes, 'Lincoln's Spies' can be a valuable resource for educational settings focusing on American history, military strategy, and intelligence operations.