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The Lincoln Douglas Debates

The Lincoln Douglas Debates

Lincoln, Abraham

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19th Century United States HistoryGeneral Political Science

ISBN10: 1425468993
ISBN13: 9781425468996
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Dec 8 2005
Pages: 64
Weight: 0.37
Height: 0.13 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The Lincoln Douglas Debates is a collection of seven debates that took place between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas during the 1858 Illinois senatorial campaign. The debates were held in various cities throughout Illinois and covered a range of topics, including slavery, states' rights, and the role of the federal government. The book is a primary source document that offers readers a firsthand account of the political climate leading up to the Civil War. It provides insight into the views of two prominent politicians of the time and their differing opinions on some of the most pressing issues of the day. The debates are presented in their entirety, with each one prefaced by a brief introduction that provides context and background information. The book also includes a detailed timeline of events leading up to the debates, as well as an overview of the political climate in Illinois at the time. Overall, The Lincoln Douglas Debates is an important historical document that offers readers a glimpse into the political landscape of the mid-19th century United States. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, politics, or the Civil War.THIS 62 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Selections From the Works of Abraham Lincoln, by Abraham Lincoln. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 141910733X.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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