The seven debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas held during the Illinois senatorial race of 1858 are among the most important statements in American political history, dramatic struggles over the issues that would tear apart the nation in the Civil War: the virtues of a republic and the evils of slavery. In this acclaimed book, Holzer brings us as close as possible to what Lincoln and Douglas actually said, Using transcripts of Lincoln's speeches as recorded by the pro-Douglas newspaper, and vice-versa, he offers the most reliable, unedited record available of the debates. Also included are background on the sites, crowd comments, and a new introduction. "A vivid, boisterous picture of politics during our most divisive period...This fresh, fascinating examination.... deserves a place in all American history collection."-Library Journal
The most complete record ever assembled of the landmark Lincoln-Douglas debates, published on their 150th anniversary
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This work reveals Lincoln's political evolution during the debates through a narrative approach, evaluating his debate strategy and seemingly inconsistent views on slavery and racial inequality.
Lincoln argued against the expansion of slavery, yet stressed that he was not advocating its abolition where it already existed. This book contains the second of those debates, held on August 27th, 1858, in Freeport, Illinois.
Describes a series of debates held across Illinois in 1858 between Stephen Douglas and Abraham Lincoln for a United States Senate seat which Douglas eventually won.
Guelzo’s Lincoln and Douglas brings alive their debates and this whole year of campaigns and underscores their centrality in the greatest conflict in American history.
Discusses defining moments in American history.
Lincoln argued against the expansion of slavery, yet stressed that he was not advocating its abolition where it already existed. This ebook contains the first of those debates, held on August 21st, 1858, in Ottawa, Illinois.
Crisis of the House Divided is the standard historiography of the Lincoln-Douglas debates.
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