The Campaign of 1860

By William Henry Seward, Abraham Lincoln, Henry Wilson

"The Campaign of 1860" offers a vital snapshot of a nation on the brink of civil war. This collection comprises speeches delivered during the pivotal 1860 presidential campaign by Abraham Lincoln and other leading political figures such as William H. Seward, Henry Wilson, and Carl Schurz. These orations illuminate the critical issues that defined the era, including slavery, states' rights, and the future of the Union.

Captured within these pages are the voices that shaped the political discourse of a nation at a crossroads. The volume provides invaluable insights into the strategies, ideologies, and personalities that influenced the election of Abraham Lincoln and the subsequent descent into armed conflict. This historical record serves as a primary source for understanding the complex forces that shaped nineteenth-century America. The text is a must-read for anyone interested in American political history and the causes of the Civil War.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1024197395
• ISBN13: 9781024197396
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Hutson Street Press
• Length: 298 Pages
• Weight: 1.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"