Stephen A. Douglas (1920)

By Louis Howland

Book Overview

Stephen A. Douglas is a biography written by Louis Howland in the year 1920. The book provides a detailed account of the life of Stephen A. Douglas, who was a prominent American politician and lawyer during the mid-19th century. Douglas is best known for his role in the Kansas-Nebraska Act, which led to the expansion of slavery in the United States and ultimately contributed to the outbreak of the Civil War.The book begins by tracing Douglas's early life and education, including his upbringing in Vermont and his studies at Middlebury College and the Litchfield Law School. It then follows his political career, which began with his election to the Illinois House of Representatives in 1836. The book covers Douglas's rise to national prominence, including his election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1843 and his subsequent election to the U.S. Senate in 1847.The bulk of the book is devoted to Douglas's role in the Kansas-Nebraska Act and the debates over slavery that dominated American politics during the 1850s. The book provides a detailed account of the negotiations and compromises that went into the passage of the act, as well as the fierce opposition it faced from abolitionists and other opponents of slavery. The book also covers Douglas's unsuccessful bid for the presidency in 1860 and his subsequent support for the Union during the Civil War.Overall, Stephen A. Douglas provides a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most important figures in American political history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the United States, the Civil War, or the politics of the mid-19th century.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: 1163913111
• ISBN13: 9781163913116
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 388 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"