The Lincoln Douglas Debates

The Lincoln Douglas Debates is a collection of seven debates that took place in 1858 between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas, both vying for the United States Senate seat from Illinois. The debates were held in various towns across Illinois and were a crucial part of the political landscape of the time. The book includes transcripts of the debates, as well as an introduction and commentary by the editor that provides historical context and analysis of the arguments made by Lincoln and Douglas. The debates covered a range of topics, including slavery, states' rights, and the role of government in society. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history, politics, or the art of debate.THIS 62 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Selections From the Works of Abraham Lincoln, by Abraham Lincoln. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 141910733X.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.