Lincoln's Informer: Charles A. Dana and the Inside Story of the Union War by Car

Description: Lincoln's Informer by Carl J. Guarneri If you have heard of Charles A. Dana, it was probably from his classic Recollections of the Civil War (1898), which was ghostwritten by muckraker Ida Tarbell and riddled with errors. Lincolns Informer at long last sets the record straight, giving Charles A. Dana his due in a story that rivals the best historical fiction. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In a recent poll of leading historians, Charles A. Dana was Named among the "Twenty-Five Most Influential Civil War Figures Youve Probably Never Heard Of." If you have heard of Dana, it was probably from his classic Recollections of the Civil War (1898), which was ghostwritten by muckraker Ida Tarbell and riddled with errors cited by unsuspecting historians ever since. Lincolns Informer at long last Sets the record straight, giving Charles A. Dana his due in a story that rivals the best historical fiction.Dana didnt just record history, Carl J. Guarneri notes: he made it. Starting out as managing editor of Horace Greeleys New York Tribune, he led the newspapers charge against proslavery forces in Congress and the Kansas territory. When his criticism of the Unions prosecution of the war became too much for Greeley, Dana was drafted by Secretary of War Edwin Stanton to be a special agent—and it was in this capacity that he truly made his mark. Drawing on Danas reports, letters, and telegrams—"the most remarkable, interesting, and instructive collection of official documents relating to the Rebellion," according to the custodian of the Union war records—Guarneri reconstructs the Civil War as Dana experienced and observed it: as a journalist, a confidential informant to Stanton and Lincoln, and, most controversially, an administration insider with surprising influence. While reporting most of the wars major events, Dana also had a hand in military investigations, the cotton trade, Lincolns reelection, passage of the Thirteenth Amendment, and, most notably, the making of Ulysses S. Grant and the breaking of other generals.Danas reporting and Guarneris lively narrative provide fresh impressions of Lincoln, Stanton, Grant, and other Union war leaders. Lincolns Informer shows us the unlikely role of a little-known confidant and informant in the Lincoln administrations military and political successes. A remarkable inside look at history unfolding, this book draws the first complete picture of a fascinating character writing his chapter in the story of the Civil War. Author Biography Carl J. Guarneri is professor of history at Saint Marys College of California. He is the author of many books, including The Utopian Alternative: Fourierism in Nineteenth-Century America and America in the World: United States History in Global Context. Table of Contents List of Maps and Illustrations Acknowledgments Introduction: "The Eyes of the Government at the Front" 1. "The Responsible Editor of the Tribune 2. "A Party against the Slave Power" 3. "Forward to Richmond!" 4. "A Printing House Divided" 5. "Several Propositions 6. "Mr. Stantons Spy" 7. "At the Side of the Conqueror" 8. Interlude: "Some Duty Not Yet Explained" 9. "As Fatal a Name as bull Run" 10. "Glory to God! The Day Is Decisively Ours" 11. "Organizing Victory" 12. "A Hand on Lees Throat" 13. "The Deepest Shame That Has Yet Befallen Us" 14. All the Power of the War Department" 15. "Side Politics," Spies, and Swindlers 16. "The Rebellion Finished" 17. "Grantism" and Retreat Epilogue: Remembering (and Forgetting) the War Notes Bibliography Index Review Lincolns Informer is a genuine contribution to both Civil War studies and the history of nineteenth-century journalism. In the story of Charles A. Dana, Lincolns Informer reclaims exciting and underreported aspects of American political, literary, and military history." - Harold Holzer, winner of the Gilder-Lehrman Lincoln Prize"This highly readable, thoroughly researched account of Charles A. Danas role in the Civil War era is a welcome addition to the literature, for it sheds new light not only on Dana but also on such important players as Abraham Lincoln, U. S. Grant, and Horace Greeley." - Michael Burlingame, author of Abraham Lincoln: A Life"Brimming with fascinating details and drawing on an array of new sources, Lincolns Informer provides the definitive portrait of newspaper editor Charles A. Danas controversial career as an informant, investigator, and advisor for the War Department. Both on the field and in Washington, DC, Guarneris cogent narrative reveals how Danas reports on commanders, campaigns, and fraud not only earned the respect of President Lincoln and Secretary of War Edwin Stanton but also impacted vital military and political policy." - Joan Waugh, coauthor of The American War: A History of the Civil War Era"Charles A. Dana, though little known today, was one of the major figures of the Civil War, an informant for Secretary of War Stanton and President Lincoln. Lincolns Informer is well written and full of insights for all Civil War scholars and buffs." - John F. Marszalek, executive director and managing editor of the Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library at Mississippi State University Review Quote " Lincolns Informer is unprecedented in how expansively it defines and details the depth of Danas myriad of important influences and actions. Dana, through the determined efforts of Guarneris fine scholarship, can now be more widely appreciated not just as an influential go-between but as an important historical actor in his own right. Highly Recommended."-- Civil War Books and Authors "Insightful analysis and scrupulous research."-- Civil War Times "An insightful work about an influential but often overlooked political figure."-- Library Journal New Feature List of Maps and Illustrations Acknowledgments Introduction: "The Eyes of the Government at the Front" 1. "The Responsible Editor of the Tribune 2. "A Party against the Slave Power" 3. "Forward to Richmond!" 4. "A Printing House Divided" 5. "Several Propositions 6. "Mr. Stantons Spy" 7. "At the Side of the Conqueror" 8. Interlude: "Some Duty Not Yet Explained" 9. "As Fatal a Name as bull Run" 10. "Glory to God! The Day Is Decisively Ours" 11. "Organizing Victory" 12. "A Hand on Lees Throat" 13. "The Deepest Shame That Has Yet Befallen Us" 14. All the Power of the War Department" 15. "Side Politics," Spies, and Swindlers 16. "The Rebellion Finished" 17. "Grantism" and Retreat Epilogue: Remembering (and Forgetting) the War Notes Bibliography Index Details ISBN0700628460 Author Carl J. Guarneri Pages 520 Year 2019 ISBN-10 0700628460 ISBN-13 9780700628469 Format Hardcover Short Title Lincolns Informer Language English Subtitle Charles A. Dana and the Inside Story of the Union War Imprint University Press of Kansas Place of Publication Kansas Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2019-10-18 NZ Release Date 2019-10-18 Publication Date 2019-10-30 UK Release Date 2019-10-30 Publisher University Press of Kansas DEWEY 973.7092 Audience Professional & Vocational US Release Date 2019-10-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 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