Lincoln in the Illinois Legislature

by Ron J. Keller

In this indispensable account of Abraham Lincoln's earliest political years, Ron J. Keller reassesses Lincoln's arguably lackluster legislative record during four terms in the Illinois House of Representatives to reveal how the underpinnings of his temperament, leadership skills, and political acumen were bolstered on the statehouse floor.

Due partly to Lincoln's own reserve and partly to an unimpressive legislative tally, Lincoln's time in...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0809337002
• ISBN13: 9780809337002
• Release Date: March 2019
• Publisher: Southern Illinois University Press
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.4" x 8.2"