Description: Lincoln-Douglas Debates of 1858, Paperback by Johannsen, Robert W. (EDT); Huston, James L. (FRW), ISBN 0195339428, ISBN-13 9780195339420, Brand New, Free shipping in the US To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the most famous political argument in . history, The Lincoln-Douglas Debates of 1858 is now available in a special commemorative edition. As Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas fiercely competed for the Illinois seat in the . Senate, they debated
many of the crucial and controversial issues--including slavery--that would later come to define Lincolns political career. Thoughtfully edited by acclaimed historian Robert W. Johannsen, this essential manuscript captures a groundbreaking and provocative moment in American politics.
Framed by an insightful new foreword by Johannsens former student James L. Huston, this series of debates communicates the eloquence, urgency, and immediacy of its historical moment. To make these arguments more relevant to contemporary readers, Huston discusses the historiography of the debates
since 1965, how various historians have addressed the debates, and why the debates remain so important today. This indispensable resource also includes Douglass Chicago speech and Lincolns "House Divided" speech. Providing a timely and engrossing look at this dynamic event, the 150th anniversary
edition of The Lincoln-Douglas Debates of 1858 remains the authoritative presentation of these lively, landmark orations.
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Book Title: Lincoln-Douglas Debates of 1858
Number of Pages: 400 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Lincoln-Douglas Debates of 1858
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication Year: 2008
Item Height: 1 in
Subject: United States / 19th Century, United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877)
Item Weight: 14.1 Oz
Type: Textbook
Author: James L. Huston
Subject Area: History
Item Length: 5.5 in
Item Width: 8.1 in
Format: Perfect
