The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln. Goodwin. Abraham Lincoln prevailed over three privileged and gifted men - William H. Seward, Salmon P. Chase and Edward Bates - when he won the 1860 Republican presidential nomination. This multiple biography demonstrates how Lincoln showed his political genius by bringing together his disgruntled opponents to form the most unusual cabinet in presidential history. 528 pages, 6¼"x 9¼", hardcover. #0C13201