Synopsis On May 18, 1860, William H. Seward, Salmon P. Chase, Edward Bates, and Abraham Lincoln waited in their hometowns for the results from the Republican National Convention in Chicago. When Lincoln emerged as the victor, his rivals were dismayed and angry. Throughout the turbulent 1850s, each had energetically sought the presidency as the conflict over slavery was leading inexorably to secession and civil war. That Lincoln succeeded was the result of a character that had been forged by life experiences that raised him above his more privileged and accomplished rivals. He won because hepossessed an extraordinary ability to put himself in the place of other men, to experience what they were feeling, to understand their motives and desires. This capacity enabled President Lincoln to bring his disgruntled opponents together, create the most unusual cabinet in history, and marshal their talents to preserve the Union and win the war., Soon to be a major motion picture, Lincoln , from Steven Spielberg, with a screenplay by Pulitzer Prize- and Tony-winning writer Tony Kushner, and starring Daniel Day-Lewis as the President and Sally Field as Mary Todd Lincoln. The acclaimed historian Doris Kearns Goodwin illuminates Lincoln's political genius in a highly original work, as the one-term congressman and prairie lawyer rises from obscurity to prevail over three gifted rivals of national reputation to become president. On May 18, 1860, William H. Seward, Salmon P. Chase, Edward Bates, and Abraham Lincoln waited in their hometowns for the results from the Republican National Convention in Chicago. When Lincoln emerged as the victor, his rivals were dismayed and angry. Each had energetically sought the presidency. Lincoln succeeded because he possessed an extraordinary ability to put himself in the place of other men, to experience what they were feeling, to understand their motives. This multiple biography is centered on Lincoln's mastery of men and how it shaped the most significant presidency in the nation's history. For your consideration is "Team of Rivals" by Doris Kearns Goodwin. This 8 disc audio book is has been used. This has been cleaned and buffed, and plays as new. Box has some issues. If you need additional pictures to make a more informed decision, just ask, I'm more than happy to provide whichever angle you request. Many of the items listed are used. Item is sold as is. Every attempt is made to describe the item as accurately as possible. Maybe while you're here, you could check out the thousands of other items in my booth, just click here International Buyers - International Customs and VAT Fees: It is the responsibility of the buyer to pay all Customs Taxes, VAT or other fees that may be due upon arrival at your location outside of the U.S. These fees vary from country to country and our policy is that the buyer is responsible for their country's taxes and fees. Please consult your country's Customs Regulations for more details concerning your country's import regulations as printed matter is duty free in many countries. We are required by law to declare the full purchase value on all foreign packages we send