An Idler: John Hay's Social and Aesthetic Commentaries for the Press During the Civil War, 1861-1865

A monographic study of John Hay's "anonymous"commentaries written during the Civil War whilst Hay was Lincoln's private secretary. The writings, their publication and impact are discussed in detail.Academica Press is an independent scholarly press specializing in publishing monographs and reference material in the humanities and social sciences. We are particularly interested in producing works of scholarly interest English language studies, literary history and criticism ,drama, sociology, education and Irish studies. (Our dedicated imprint, Maunsel & Co., specializes in scholarly research in Irish studies.) We have recently developed projects in African and Afro-American research areas as well as Theology and Legal Studies. Some select areas where we publish include: -American 19th- and 20th-Century Language and Literature -British 19th- and 20th-Century Language and Literature -Irish Studies -African Studies and African-American Studies -Law, including Sports Law -Higher Education -English Church History