The Candidature For The Presidency In Eight Years Of Stephen A. Douglas, His Selfishness, And The Duplicity In Principle Of His Followers: Speech Of Benjamin Franklin Butler

By Benjamin Franklin Butler

Book Overview

""The Candidature For The Presidency In Eight Years Of Stephen A. Douglas, His Selfishness, And The Duplicity In Principle Of His Followers: Speech Of Benjamin Franklin Butler (1860)"" is a historical speech delivered by Benjamin Franklin Butler in 1860. The speech is an analysis of the political career of Stephen A. Douglas, a prominent American politician who served as a United States Senator from Illinois. Butler's speech focuses on Douglas's candidacy for the presidency and his perceived selfishness and lack of principles. The speech also critiques Douglas's followers for their duplicity and lack of conviction in their political beliefs. The book provides a valuable insight into the political landscape of the United States during the mid-19th century and the controversies surrounding the presidential election of 1860. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American political history and the evolution of political ideologies in the United States.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: 1437171680
• ISBN13: 9781437171686
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.5" x 9.3"