The Lincoln-Douglas Debates and the Making of a President (Paperback)

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.

General

Imprint:	McFarland & Company
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	December 2006
First published:	February 2007
Authors:	Timothy S Good
Dimensions:	228 x 152 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	215
ISBN-13:	978-0-7864-3065-9
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political structure & processes > Political leaders & leadership Books > History > General Promotions
LSN:	0-7864-3065-6
Barcode:	9780786430659

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