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24 alternatives to Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln

Lincoln the underdog's political genius in action

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →
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2016 · amazon.com · its alternatives →
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2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →
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2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →
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Collective Genius: The Art and Practice of Leading Innovation▲61
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2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →
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2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →
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2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →
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Black Leaders on Leadership: Conversations with Julian Bond▲76
Fascinating oral histories and insights on leadership
2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →
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2016 · amazon.com · its alternatives →
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2016 · amazon.com · its alternatives →
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Why a group of well-meaning leaders stumbled into war
2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →
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2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →
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The Underdome Guide to Energy Reform▲55
Maps the political implications of energy management
2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →
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A book about the art of productive disagreement.
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2016 · amazon.com · its alternatives →
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