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The Life Of Stephen A. Douglas

The Life Of Stephen A. Douglas

Gardner, William

Paperback

Historical FiguresPolitical BiographiesCivil War Period (1850-1877)

ISBN10: 1419169831
ISBN13: 9781419169830
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 17 2004
Pages: 128
Weight: 0.53
Height: 0.32 Width: 7.62 Depth: 9.26
Language: English
The Life of Stephen A. Douglas is a biographical book written by William Gardner that delves into the life of Stephen A. Douglas, a prominent American politician in the mid-19th century. The book covers Douglas's early life, his rise to political power, and his impact on American politics during his time. Gardner explores Douglas's role in the Compromise of 1850, the Kansas-Nebraska Act, and the Lincoln-Douglas debates, which were pivotal moments in American history. The book also delves into Douglas's personal life, including his marriage and relationships with other politicians. Through extensive research and analysis, Gardner provides a comprehensive understanding of Douglas's legacy and contributions to American politics. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history, politics, or the life of Stephen A. Douglas.Yet Lincoln was not a despised antagonist. He was the most prominent Republican in Illinois. But Douglas was the recognized head of a great national party, the giant of the Senate, the most resourceful American statesman then living. Through years of desperate battling he had successfully repelled the assaults of Seward, Sumner and Chase.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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