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Argues that Lincoln manipulated the situation that led to the bombardment of Fort Sumter to create a no-win scenario for the South
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The level of President Abraham Lincoln's involvement in the Civil War has long been debated. This intriguing book by historian Webb Garrison explores how Lincoln's plans for a small police action soon escalated into the bloodiest war in American history, and how Lincoln sought to absolve himself of any responsibility. Illustrated and indexed.
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