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Mr. Lincoln's High-tech War (2009)

by Thomas B. Allen(Favorite Author)

3.79 of 5 Votes: 1

ISBN

1426303807 (ISBN13: 9781426303807)

languge

English

genre

History & Biography

publisher

National Geographic Children's Books

review 1: Allen, Thomas B. and Roger MacBride Allen. Mr. Lincoln’s High Tech War. 2009. 144 pp. $18.95. National Geographic. 978-1-4263-0380-7. Ages 10-15 A chronological history of the Civil War from the roots of the conflict to its end and the death of Abraham Lincoln. The story focuses on the ways in which technology was used by Lincoln to defeat the South and change the face of modern warfare forever. Some ideas explored are the use of telegrams, railroads, ironclad warships, hot air balloons, and rapid-fire weapons. Black and white photos and diagrams clarify concepts without distracting. Helpful sidebars explain important concepts or feature timelines of important events, and an index and list of helpful websites are included. The history is very well-researched and offers a... more balanced perspective on Lincoln’s use of technologies which gave rise to the concept of total war. A good addition for students interested in history, war, technology, or biography. Recommended. Ages 10-15.
review 2: Interesting look at the use of technology during the Civil War. The most fascinating thing to me was the notion that Abe Lincoln's parents' generation did not expect technology to change. The same tools, guns, methods of transportation, etc. had been in use for many generations. Whereas Abe's great-grandfather could easily have used the tools and guns and wagons that Abe grew up with, his father wouldn't have had a clue what to do with the guns, telegraph machines, trains, and other tools developed during Abe's life. less

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