Salmon P. Chase - by Walter Stahr (Hardcover)

Salmon P.

Chase: A Rival of Lincoln's Indispensable Secretary of the Treasury Discover the fascinating story of Salmon P.

Chase, a leading proponent for black rights during his years in cabinet and later as Chief Justice of the United States.

This book sheds new light on a complex and fascinating political figure, as well as on the pivotal events of the Civil War and its aftermath. With previously overlooked sources, Walter Stahr offers a "revelatory" (The Christian Science Monitor) new look at Chase's groundbreaking work in forming and leading antislavery parties, representing fugitive slaves, and pressing the president to recognize black rights.

Tapped by Lincoln to become Secretary of the Treasury, Chase proved vital to the Civil War effort, raising billions of dollars that allowed the Union to win the war while also pressing the president to emancipate the country's slaves. When Lincoln had the chance to appoint a chief justice in 1864, he chose his faithful rival because he was sure Chase would make the right decisions on the difficult racial, political, and economic issues the Supreme Court would confront during Reconstruction.

Drawing on previously overlooked sources, Stahr offers a "magisterial" (Amanda Foreman) account of a complex forgotten man at the center of the fight for racial justice in 19th century America. Don't miss out on this "eloquently written, impeccably researched, and intensely moving" (The Wall Street Journal) biography that will give you a deeper understanding of the pivotal events of the Civil War and its aftermath.

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