Lewis E. Lehrman's eloquent, thorough study of Lincoln's first oratorical masterpiece makes a major new contribution to Lincoln studies. Until now there has been no study of the magnificent 1854 Peoria speech, in which Lincoln made his debut as a spokesman for the antislavery cause. Those who do know the Peoria speech will gain a fuller appreciation of its context and the significance from this beautifully written, well-documented study. - Michael Burlingame, author of Abraham Lincoln: A Life

Lewis E. Lehrman's arresting and deeply researched study of the Anglo-American alliance during the Second World War brilliantly establishes how Roosevelt and Churchill-sometimes willing to use back channels and bypass conventional diplomatic authority-found and relied on the right people to smooth relations between the two countries. Rich in historical immediacy, Churchill, Roosevelt & Company demonstrates how generals, diplomats, spies, businessmen, economists, and other key figures served the needs of both Prime Minister and President in their unyielding defense of democratic government. Not least, the book delivers a powerful reminder of the contingent role of human interaction and personal chemistry in determining the course of historical events. - Prof. Richard Carwardine, Rhodes Professor of American History at Oxford University