Stephen Arnold Douglas: This Biography Of The Man Who Ran Against Lincoln In The 1860 Election

by William Garrott Brown

Book Overview

Stephen Arnold Douglas: This Biography Of The Man Who Ran Against Lincoln In The 1860 Election is a book written by William Garrott Brown. It is a comprehensive biography of Stephen Arnold Douglas, who was a prominent American politician in the mid-19th century. Douglas is best known for his role in the Lincoln-Douglas debates and for running against Abraham Lincoln in the 1860 presidential election. The book delves into Douglas's life, from his early years in Vermont to his rise to political power in Illinois. It covers his time as a lawyer, his service in the U.S. House of Representatives, and his tenure in the U.S. Senate. The book also explores Douglas's views on slavery, states' rights, and other key issues of the time.Throughout the book, Brown provides a detailed and nuanced portrait of Douglas, highlighting his strengths and weaknesses as a politician and as a person. He also sheds light on the political and social context of Douglas's era, giving readers a deeper understanding of the issues and events that shaped American history during this time period.Overall, Stephen Arnold Douglas: This Biography Of The Man Who Ran Against Lincoln In The 1860 Election is a well-researched and engaging biography that offers valuable insights into one of America's most important historical figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425490271
• ISBN13: 9781425490270
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"