"The Papers and Writings of Abraham Lincoln — Volume 4: The Lincoln-Douglas Debates" by Abraham Lincoln is a historical record that captures a crucial clash of ideologies in 19th-century America. Through transcripts of the Lincoln-Douglas debates, specifically the fourth debate held in Charleston, Illinois, the book explores the heated arguments surrounding slavery, racial equality, and the future of the nation. Lincoln directly addresses accusations from Douglas, confronts Senator Trumbull’s charges, and uses logic and evidence to dismantle Douglas’s views on the Kansas-Nebraska Act and the expansion of slavery into new territories. The book highlights the political tension and deep social divisions that defined this pivotal era in American history, revealing Lincoln's evolving position on race and slavery amid intense public scrutiny and debate.
The Papers and Writings of Abraham Lincoln — Volume 4: The Lincoln-Douglas Debates
By Abraham Lincoln
Witness a pivotal moment in American history as two political rivals battle over the nation's future, grappling with slavery and equality in a series of fiery debates.
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About the AuthorAbraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States, serving from 1861 until his assassination in 1865. He led the United States through the American Civil War, defending the nation as a constitutional union, defeating the Confederacy, playing a major role in the abolition of slavery, expanding the power of the federal government, and modernizing the U.S. economy.
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States, serving from 1861 until his assassination in 1865. He led the United States through the American Civil War, defending the nation as a constitutional union, defeating the Confederacy, playing a major role in the abolition of slavery, expanding the power of the federal government, and modernizing the U.S. economy.
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