hanna260
Sergeant Major
- Joined
- Mar 1, 2015
- Location
- Just Around the Riverbend
So I read Team of Rivals and actually came away with a lot of respect for Seward. He is shown intially despising Lincoln and then growing to be his staunch supporter. He is a firm enemy of slavery, though not quite as radical as Chase or the abolitionists. He is shown to be a gifted politician with a warm regard for people. He is not as politically talented as Lincoln, but he serves him well in his cabinet. He was beloved in his home state and someone who purchased Alaska as Secretary of State.
However, I have seen alternate viewpoints on Seward as a statesman and person- both on this forum and out of it. So, I'm curious- thoughts on William H. Seward?
However, I have seen alternate viewpoints on Seward as a statesman and person- both on this forum and out of it. So, I'm curious- thoughts on William H. Seward?