An Interpretation of the Issues in the Lincoln-Douglas Debates: 50th Anniversary

This book is a collection of essays that explore the issues debated by Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas during their famous series of debates in 1858. The essays provide a comprehensive overview of the key issues of the day, including slavery, popular sovereignty, and the future of the United States.

Crisis of the House Divided: An Interpretation of the Issues in the Lincoln-Douglas Debates, 50th Anniversary Edition

by Harry V. Jaffa

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The Lincoln-Douglas debates were a series of seven debates held between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas in Illinois in 1858. The debates were held in the lead-up to the 1860 presidential election, and they played a major role in shaping the political landscape of the United States at the time.

The debates covered a wide range of issues, including slavery, popular sovereignty, and the future of the United States. Lincoln argued that slavery was a moral evil that should be abolished, while Douglas argued that slavery was a necessary evil that should be left to the states to decide.

The debates were a major turning point in the history of the United States. They helped to raise awareness of the issue of slavery and to polarize the country along sectional lines. The debates also helped to make Abraham Lincoln a national figure and to pave the way for his election to the presidency in 1860.

This book is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about the Lincoln-Douglas debates and the issues that they debated. The essays are written by leading scholars in the field, and they provide a comprehensive overview of the key issues of the day.

Table of Contents

1. The Lincoln-Douglas Debates: An Overview
2. Slavery
3. Popular Sovereignty
4. The Future of the United States
5. The Legacy of the Lincoln-Douglas Debates

Reviews

"This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the Lincoln-Douglas debates and their impact on American history." - James M. McPherson, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Battle Cry of Freedom

"A valuable resource for scholars and general readers alike." - David Herbert Donald, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Lincoln

"A timely and important book that sheds new light on the Lincoln-Douglas debates." - Eric Foner, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Reconstruction: America's Unfinished Revolution 1863-1877

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Crisis of the House Divided: An Interpretation of the Issues in the Lincoln-Douglas Debates, 50th Anniversary Edition

by Harry V. Jaffa

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	809 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	468 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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