Mr. Lincoln's T-Mails: The Untold Story of How Abraham Lincoln Used the Telegraph to Win the Civil War - Couverture rigide

Wheeler, Tom

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ISBN 10 : 006112978X ISBN 13 : 9780061129780

Editeur : Harper Business, 2006

Synopsis

Book by Wheeler Tom

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

The Civil War was the first "modern war." Because of the rapid changes in American society, Abraham Lincoln became president of a divided United States during a period of technological and social revolution. Among the many modern marvels that gave the North an advantage was the telegraph, which Lincoln used to stay connected to the forces in the field in almost real time.

No leader in history had ever possessed such a powerful tool to gain control over a fractious situation. An eager student of technology, Lincoln (the only president to hold a patent) had to learn to use the power of electronic messages. Without precedent to guide him, Lincoln began by reading the telegraph traffic among his generals. Then he used the telegraph to supplement his preferred form of communication—meetings and letters. He did not replace those face-to-face interactions. Through this experience, Lincoln crafted the best way to guide, reprimand, praise, reward, and encourage his commanders in the field.

Mr. Lincoln's T-Mails tells a big story within a small compass. By paying close attention to Lincoln's "lightning messages," we see a great leader adapt to a new medium. No reader of this work of history will be able to miss the contemporary parallels. Watching Lincoln carefully word his messages—and follow up on those words with the right actions—offers a striking example for those who spend their days tapping out notes on computers and BlackBerrys.

An elegant work of history, Mr. Lincoln's T-Mails is an instructive example of timeless leadership lessons.

Revue de presse :

“Wheeler [reveals] our now god-like 16th President to be an astute manipulator of modern technology.” (Ken Burns, Filmmaker, PBS's The Civil War)

“A fascinating, succinct and original history of how a great President used cutting-edge technology to save his country.” (Michael Beschloss, presidential historian, author of The Conquerors)

“Just when we might think nothing new can be written about Lincoln comes Wheeler’s captivating take on the Lincoln legacy.” (Harold Holzer, co-chairman, U.S. Lincoln Bicentennial Commission, author of Lincoln at Cooper Union)

“Mr. Lincoln’s T-Mails is an accessible jaunt through this formative American event.” (USA Today)

A lively account that crackles with revealing anecdotes and insights, offering new ways to appreciate Lincoln’s genius. (Library Journal)

The book thunders along, following the “messages of lightning” down the wires....The writing is focused and lean. (Bloomberg News)

“. . . an original take on Lincoln’s presidency” (Washington Post Book World)

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Harper Business
• Date d'édition: 2006
• ISBN 10: 006112978X
• ISBN 13: 9780061129780
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 256