seward, william henry

Presents a profile of the leader of Lincoln's "team of rivals," examining the many political roles he had in his lifetime, including governor of New York, Secretary of State, and Lincoln's closest advisor during the Civil War.

Biography of Abraham Lincoln's Secretary of State, William Henry Seward covering both his public and private lives.

Examines Secretary of State William Seward's controversial but successful efforts to purchase Alaska from Russia for the United States in 1867.

Examines the life and career of William Seward, focusing on his service to the United States as a governor, senator, and advisor and friend to President Lincoln.

A close-up look at the events surrounding the U.S. purchase of Alaska from the Russians. The author shows the human foibles on both sides of what was later to be regarded as a significant event in American history.