There have even been books about the other books about Abraham Lincoln.Īll of which poses a problem for the historian bent on writing a new biography of Lincoln: how to find a fresh approach to the great man, how to avoid simply regurgitating familiar facts and shopworn theories. Entire books have been devoted to every aspect of his life, from his political philosophy and moral vision to his deprived youth and tumultuous marriage, from his views on race and liberty to his views on tobacco and joke-telling. He's been deified and psychoanalyzed, deconstructed and mythologized, venerated and defenestrated. He's also been assailed as a white supremacist, a calculating egotist and an unstable manic-depressive. He's been hailed as the Great Emancipator, the Savior of the Union and the folksy embodiment of the Common Man. In fact, more words have been written about him, it's been estimated, than about any other figure in the history of the world with the exception of Jesus. More words have been written about him than about any other American. The former St Mirren manager's deal at Tannadice runs out at the end of the season, so there is a possibility he makes a move to England in the summer if he manages to keep United up.Team of Rivals The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln By Doris Kearns Goodwin Illustrated. However, it does note that Goodwin is entirely focused on United's current relegation battle and as such, he is 'not interested' in any sort of talks just now. The report says the two clubs are 'eager to open talks' with Dundee United over Goodwin's availability. Steven Caulker recounts 'insane' Dundee stint as he reveals being stripped of captain's armband after ONE game.Kieran Dowell Rangers transfer links given Norwich short shrift but Canaries boss makes telling admission.

And that form, according to the Scottish Sun, has alerted the attention of clubs south of the border. However, he has revitalised Dundee United's efforts to stay in the top-flight this season and has guided them up to 10th in the table, with the club on a winning run of three games at the moment.

Goodwin was previously manager of Aberdeen earlier in the campaign but was given the boot after a horror run of results that included a shock defeat to Darvel in the Scottish Cup and a humiliating 6-0 defeat versus Hibs. The 41-year-old joined the Terrors as boss in March, replacing the sacked Liam Fox with the club languishing at the foot of the Scottish Premiership table. Dundee United boss Jim Goodwin is reportedly 'wanted' by two unnamed English League One clubs.

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