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Plot Summary of Lincoln's Generals
"A satisfactory account of Lincoln's quest to find a general who could defeat Robert E. Lee from McDowell to Grant."
Robert A. Guisepi Ph.d, Resident Scholar

Review Analysis of Lincoln's Generals
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Kind Of History
Time of history: - 19th century
History of military? Yes
Armed Forces: - Reference book of military leaders
History of a people? Yes
Nationality? - American--General
Specific war? - Civil War (US)

Subjects of this Historical Account
From a certain profession/group? - land soldiers

Setting
United States Yes

Style
How much gore? - 1 (None)
How fast-paced is the book? - 5 (an average amount)
Accounts of torture and death? - no torture/death
Book makes you feel... - concerned
Minor characters feature lots of: - military - politicians
Is this a kid's book? - Ages 16-Adult
Pictures/Illustrations? - None
Maps necessary? - Necessary maps provided
Length of book - 201-250 pages
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