The Lincoln-Douglas Debates by Robert W Johannsen, Paperback | Indigo Chapters

2008 marks the 150th Anniversary of the most famous political debate in U. S. history. Oxford is pleased to present Robert W. Johannsen's newly revised and thoroughly edited transcript of The Lincoln-Douglas Debates. Framed by a timely and relevant new introduction by James L. Huston, thisseries of debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas communicates the eloquence, urgency, and immediacy of its historical moment. As Lincoln and Douglas fiercely competed for the Illinois seat in the U. S. Senate, they debated many of the crucial and controversial issues-includingslavery-that would later come to define Lincoln's political career. This invaluable resource also includes Douglas's Chicago speech and Lincoln's "House Divided" speech. With updated notes and suggestions for further reading, the new edition of The Lincoln-Douglas Debates continues to be theauthoritative presentation of these lively, landmark orations. | The Lincoln-Douglas Debates by Robert W Johannsen, Paperback | Indigo Chapters