Lincoln and the Power of the Press: The War for Public Opinion
Harold Holzer
Examines Abraham Lincoln's relationship with the press, arguing that he used such intimidation and manipulation techniques as closing down dissenting newspapers, pampering favoring newspaper men, and physically moving official telegraph lines.
Award History
1 wins · 1 total
| Award | Year | Result | Category / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Lynton History Prize | 2015 | Winner | Secondary source |
Experimental book profileGenerated by GPT-5.4 nano · may contain inaccuracies
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01 Central figures
- Abraham Lincoln86%
02 Central places
None extracted with sufficient confidence.
03 Suggested argument
The book argues that Abraham Lincoln used intimidation and manipulation tactics toward the press—such as closing dissenting newspapers, favoring newspaper men, and moving official telegraph lines—to shape public opinion.
Model confidence 78%
04 Reading orientation
40 / 100 academicSerious trade
An estimate of intended readership and scholarly apparatus—not quality or importance.
Confidence percentages are the model's own estimates. Profile confidence: 74%.