Lincoln's Way

The book explores the significant historical impact of six presidencies, emphasizing how Lincoln transformed the young nation into a future global power. Striner highlights Lincoln's ability to harness diverse ideas and consolidate national resources, establishing a political legacy that shaped the 20th century. This legacy, characterized as an apostolic succession, is traced through influential leaders like Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Harry Truman, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and John F. Kennedy, illustrating the enduring influence of Lincoln's vision.