| The Lincoln-Douglas Senatorial Debates of 1858: A Primary Source Investigation Contributor(s): Porterfield, Jason (Author) |
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ISBN: 140420153X ISBN-13: 9781404201538 Publisher: Rosen Young Adult OUR PRICE: $35.27 Product Type: Library Binding Published: December 2004 Annotation: This is a spirited account of the series of political debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas during the senatorial campaign of 1858. It gives brief biographies of the political rivals and frames their positions on the most vexing issue of the day: slavery. Providing the social context for the debate, the book then discusses the political divide between slave states and free states, as well as failed attempts at compromise. Using primary source documents, the author also examines the aftermath of the debates, including Lincoln's successful bid for the U.S. presidency. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - General - Social Science | Slavery |
| Dewey: 326.097 |
| LCCN: 2003025408 |
| Series: Great Historic Debates and Speeches |
| Physical Information: 0.41" H x 7.98" W x 10.48" (1.02 lbs) 64 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 102821 Reading Level: 9.1 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 2.0 |