In this episode of the History Slam, Sean Graham welcomes Paul Kahan back to the show to talk about his new book Amiable Scoundrel: Simon Cameron, Lincoln’s Scandalous Secretary of War. They chat about researching the Civil War, Cameron’s personal character, and the behind-the-scenes machinations of the Lincoln administration. They also examine 19th century American political culture and the separation between politics and personal relationships.

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