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Lincoln and the Power of the Press: The War for Public Opinion

by Harold Holzer

S. & S. 2014. 768p. illus. notes. bibliog. index. ISBN 9781439192719. $37.50; pap. ISBN 9781439192726. $20; ebk. ISBN 9781439192740.

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Holzer's latest work details the often antagonistic relationship between Lincoln and the press throughout his political career. The author relays how each used the other to manipulate public opinion, public policy, and the Civil War. (LJ 9/15/14)

Reviewed by Randall M. Miller , Jan 01, 2015

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