
- 422 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
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
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Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Preface to the Fordham University Press Edition
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- A Word On The Texts
- The First Joint Debate at Ottawa
- The Second Joint Debate at Freeport
- The Third Joint Debate at Jonesboro
- The Fourth Joint Debate at Charleston
- The Fifth Joint Debate at Galesburg
- The Sixth Joint Debate at Quincy
- The Seventh Joint Debate at Alton
- Appendix
- Notes
- Index
- Preface Footnotes
- Introduction Footnotes