Lincoln: A Novel
What is the Albany Plan from Vidal's book, Lincoln: A Novel?
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A secret and ill-defined "Albany Plan" had called for Seward to run the government with Lincoln as a mere figurehead. The idea is never really abandoned as the Lincoln White House is a hotbed of political machinations, rivalries, and deep divisions.
Lincoln: A Novel