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The Life Of Stephen A. Douglas

The Life Of Stephen A. Douglas

Sheahan, James W.

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Historical FiguresLiterary FiguresGeneral Political Science

ISBN10: 1428635165
ISBN13: 9781428635166
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jul 9 2006
Pages: 544
Weight: 1.74
Height: 1.21 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Life of Stephen A. Douglas is a biography written by James W. Sheahan about the American politician and statesman Stephen A. Douglas. Douglas was a prominent figure in the mid-19th century and is best known for his role in the Lincoln-Douglas debates, which helped to shape the national conversation about slavery and ultimately led to the Civil War. Sheahan's book provides a comprehensive look at Douglas's life and career, from his early years in Vermont to his rise to power in Illinois and his eventual run for president in 1860. Along the way, readers will learn about Douglas's political philosophy, his relationships with other prominent figures of the era, and his impact on American history. The Life of Stephen A. Douglas is a well-researched and engaging biography that sheds light on one of the most important figures of the 19th century.Douglas Was The Judge Who Presided Over The Trial Of The Mormon Prophet Joseph Smith. He Was Elected To Successive Terms In The U. S. Congress And Senate (1843-To His Death). A Presidential Candidate During The 1852 And 1856 Elections And Again In 1860 When He Ran On The Democratic Ticket Against The Republican Candidate, Abraham Lincoln And Lost.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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