"The Papers and Writings of Abraham Lincoln — Volume 3: The Lincoln-Douglas Debates" by Abraham Lincoln is a chronicle of the political climate of 19th-century America. This anthology details historical texts, specifically the Lincoln-Douglas debates, spotlighting Lincoln's discourses during the 1858 senatorial race in Illinois. The narrative underscores the crucial and divisive topic of slavery, as Lincoln vocalizes his stance against its growth and explores its moral and political consequences. The volume begins with Lincoln's noteworthy Springfield speech, contemplating the mounting strain over slavery. He insists on the idea of a nation unified, famously warning, "A house divided against itself cannot stand." Lincoln critically analyzes legislative measures and judicial rulings like the Nebraska Bill and the Dred Scott case, arguing that they jeopardize freedom and equality in the United States. He portrays the political scene as a critical turning point, provoking his listeners to understand the urgent need to resolve the issue of slavery before it entrenches itself as a pervasive inequity.
The Papers and Writings of Abraham Lincoln — Volume 3: The Lincoln-Douglas Debates
By Abraham Lincoln
Witness a nation's struggle with itself as one man argues against the expansion of slavery, foreseeing a future where division could mean destruction.
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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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