Collections Of The Illinois State Historical Library V3 Lincoln Series V1, The Lincoln-Douglas Debates Of 1858

Collections Of The Illinois State Historical Library V3: Lincoln Series V1, The Lincoln-Douglas Debates Of 1858 is a book written by Edwin Erle Sparks. The book is part of the Illinois State Historical Library's Lincoln Series and is the third volume in the collection. The book focuses on the famous debates held between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas during their campaign for the United States Senate in 1858. The debates were held in seven different cities across Illinois and covered a range of topics, including slavery, states' rights, and the role of the federal government. The book includes transcripts of all seven debates, as well as an introduction by Sparks that provides historical context and analysis of the debates. This book is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of American politics and the events leading up to the Civil War.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