| The Lincoln-Douglas Debates and the Making of a President Contributor(s): Good, Timothy S. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0786430656 ISBN-13: 9780786430659 Publisher: McFarland and Company, Inc. OUR PRICE: $39.55 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2007 Annotation: The Lincoln-Douglas senatorial debates of 1858 marked a significant crossroads in the political career of Abraham Lincoln. Though he lost the Unites States senate seat for Illinois to Stephen A. Douglas, the debates launched Lincoln into political prominence and eventually contributed to his successful run for the presidency. 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. Organized chronologically, the book examines each of the seven debates individually, acknowledging Lincoln's disappointing turns at Jonesboro and Charleston but celebrating his powerful comeback at Alton in the final senatorial debate. |
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| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - 19th Century - Political Science | American Government - Executive Branch |
| Dewey: 973.68 |
| LCCN: 2006103507 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5.99" W x 8.98" (0.66 lbs) 215 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 19th Century |