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Winner of the Abraham Lincoln Institute of Washington’s 2019 book
prize! A Renowned Historian Gives New Perspective on Statesmen at
War Lewis E. Lehrman, a renowned historian and National Humanities
Medal winner, gives new perspective on two of the greatest
English-speaking statesmen—and their remarkable leadership in
wars of national survival Abraham Lincoln and Winston Churchill, as
commanders in chief, led their nations to victory—Lincoln in the
Civil War, Churchill in World War II. They became revered
leaders—statesmen for all time. Yet these two world-famous war
leaders have never been seriously compared at book length.
Acclaimed historian Lewis Lehrman, in his pathbreaking comparison
of both statesmen, finds that Lincoln and Churchill—with very
different upbringings and contrasting personalities—led their war
efforts, to some extent, in similar ways. As supreme war lords,
they were guided not only by principles of honor, duty, freedom,
but also by the practical wisdom to know when, where, and how to
apply these principles. They made mistakes which Lehrman considers
carefully. But the author emphasizes that, despite setbacks, they
never gave up. Even their writings and speeches were swords in
battle. Gifted literary stylists, both men relied on the written
and spoken word to steel their citizens throughout desperate and
prolonged wars. Both statesmen unexpectedly left office near the
end of their wars—Lincoln by the bullet, Churchill by the ballot.
Lewis E. Lehrman's biography recounts a purposeful life of
accomplishments. He was instrumental early on in building up the
family business, Rite Aid. Later he formed a successful investment
business, joined Morgan Stanley, and founded a hedge fund. To
further his passion for study, he founded the Lehrman Institute
and, with Richard Gilder, the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American
History, receiving the National Humanities Medal in 2005 for their
groundbreaking work in history. Lehrman endowed the Lincoln Prize,
partnered with Monticello, and created the Gilder Lehrman Center
for the Study of Slavery, Resistance, and Abolition at Yale. His
significant collection of historical documents and artifacts is
housed on the ground floor of the New-York Historical Society. Also
a political conservative who worked at the grassroots level to
promote ideas and issues, he ran for governor of New York against
Mario Cuomo, went on to work with and challenge the Reagan
administration, and then formed Citizens for America. Filled with
interviews, remembrances, quotes, and photographs of the many
influential personalities, partners, and associates Lew has worked
with throughout his life, they best testify to his significance.
The sometimes unexpected choices Lew has made and delivered on sum
up an exemplary life--wide, deep, and well lived. It's his story,
told the way he wants it to be recorded.
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