| The Lincoln-Douglas Debates: The First Complete, Unexpurgated Text Contributor(s): Holzer, Harold (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0823223426 ISBN-13: 9780823223428 Publisher: Fordham University Press OUR PRICE: $37.05 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2004 Annotation: 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 periodThis fresh, fascinating examination. deserves a place in all American history collection."-Library Journal |
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| BISAC Categories: - Political Science - History | United States - 19th Century |
| Dewey: 324.977 |
| LCCN: 2003069703 |
| Physical Information: 1.07" H x 5.94" W x 9.22" (1.32 lbs) 422 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1851-1899 - Geographic Orientation - Illinois - Cultural Region - Midwest - Cultural Region - Upper Midwest - Chronological Period - 19th Century |
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| Publisher Description: 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 |
Contributor Bio(s): Holzer, Harold: - Harold Holzer is Roger Hertog Fellow at the New-York Historical Society and one of the nation's leading authorities on Lincoln and the political culture of the Civil War era. He is chairman of the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Foundation and has written, co-written, or edited forty-seven books, most recently Lincoln and the Power of the Press. |