Authentic Civil War History Through Primary Sources
Lincoln's War: The Real Cause, the Real Winner, the Real Loser by award-winning historian Colonel Lochlainn Seabrook challenges conventional narratives about the American Civil War. This thoroughly researched work examines the conflict between North and South through hundreds of once-suppressed eyewitness testimonies and primary source documents.
Comprehensive Analysis of the 1861 Conflict
Colonel Seabrook's research exposes overlooked facts about Civil War era politics, the true origins of the conflict, and its lasting impact on American history. The book clarifies the roles of Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis, explores the political landscape of 1860s Republicans and Democrats, and examines why millions risked their lives during this fratricidal conflict.
This richly illustrated volume includes extensive notes, a comprehensive bibliography, and a detailed index for serious Civil War scholars and history enthusiasts. The work draws from primary sources and eyewitness accounts that provide context often missing from mainstream historical texts.
Scholarly Research on Secession and Federal Authority
Available in paperback and hardcover editions, Lincoln's War serves as a comprehensive reference for understanding the Great Conflict of 1861. The book examines political motivations, economic factors, and constitutional questions surrounding secession and federal authority during this pivotal period in American history.
About Colonel Lochlainn Seabrook
Neo-Victorian scholar Lochlainn Seabrook is a descendant of Alexander H. Stephens, John S. Mosby, Edmund W. Rucker, and William Giles Harding. A 7th generation Kentuckian with 45 years of experience in American and Southern history, he is a Sons of Confederate Veterans member, Kentucky Colonel, and recipient of the Jefferson Davis Historical Gold Medal. Colonel Seabrook has authored nearly 100 books on American history, including the international bestseller Everything You Were Taught About the Civil War is Wrong, Ask a Southerner!
His other acclaimed titles include Confederacy 101: Amazing Facts You Never Knew About America's Oldest Political Tradition, Confederate Flag Facts: What Every American Should Know About Dixie's Southern Cross, and Everything You Were Taught About American Slavery is Wrong, Ask a Southerner!
