The Lincoln-Douglas Debates and the Making of a President

by Timothy S. Good

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786430656
• ISBN13: 9780786430659
• Release Date: February 2007
• Publisher: McFarland and Company, Inc.
• Length: 215 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher