Lincoln-Douglas Debates of 1858

Name: Lincoln-Douglas Debates of 1858
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ISBN: 9780195339420

ISBN-10: 0195339428

ISBN-13: 9780195339420

Edition: 150th 2008

Authors: Robert W. Johannsen, James L. Huston

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To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the most famous political argument in U.S. 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 U.S. Senate, they debated many of the crucial and controversial issues--including slavery--that would later come to define Lincoln's 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 introduction by Johannsen's former student James L. Huston, this series of debates…

Book details

List price: $29.95
Edition: 150th
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 3/13/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 400
Size: 5.75" wide x 8.25" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.902
Language: English



Introduction to the Anniversary Edition


Introduction Speech of, Springfield, June 16, 1858



Speech of, Chicago, July 9, 1858



First Joint Debate, Ottawa, August 21, 1858


Second Joint Debate, Freeport, August 27, 1858


Third Joint Debate, Jonesboro, September 15, 1858


Fourth Joint Debate, Charleston, September 18, 1858


Fifth Joint Debate, Galesburg, October 7, 1858


Sixth Joint Debate, Quincy, October 13, 1858


Seventh Joint Debate, Alton, October 15, 1858


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