The Lincoln-Douglas Debates of 1858

by Robert W. Johannsen

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195339428
• ISBN13: 9780195339420
• Release Date: March 2008
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 8.3"