Bibliograph

Lincoln and the power of the press, the war for public opinion, Harold Holzer

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Lincoln and the power of the press, the war for public opinion, Harold Holzer

Language

eng

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Intended audience

General adult

Literary text for sound recordings

biographyhistory

Main title

Lincoln and the power of the press

Medium

sound recording

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Oclc number

890705888

Responsibility statement

Harold Holzer

Sub title

the war for public opinion

Summary

As Lincoln started out in politics he wrote editorials and letters, and spoke to the public directly through the press. When war broke out, Lincoln authorized the most widespread censorship in the nation's history, closing down papers that were 'disloyal' and jailing editors who opposed him. Holzer shows an activist Lincoln through journalists who covered him; politicized newspaper editors battling for power; and a president using the press to speak directly to the people and shape the nation

Target audience

adult

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