The correct answer to the question is option 1, Francis Fukuyama.

Option 1: Francis Fukuyama is the author of the famous essay, `The End of History and the Last Man`. Fukuyama is a well-known political scientist, philosopher, and author. In this essay, he argues that the end of the Cold War marked the end of ideological conflicts and the establishment of liberal democracy as the final form of government. He suggests that with the victory of liberal democracy, there will no longer be any major ideological challenges to the existing political and economic systems.

Option 2: Daniel Bell is not the author of `The End of History and the Last Man`. He was a sociologist and political theorist known for his work on the post-industrial society.

Option 3: Abraham Lincoln is not the author of `The End of History and the Last Man`. He was the 16th president of the United States, known for his leadership during the American Civil War and the abolition of slavery.

Option 4: Anthony Giddens is not the author of `The End of History and the Last Man`. He is a renowned sociologist and author, but his works focus more on contemporary social theory and globalization.

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