The Lincolndouglas Debates Of 1858 Lincoln Abraham 18091865 Stephen A Stephen Arnold 18131861 Douglas Edwin Erle 18601924 ed Sparks Books
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The Lincolndouglas Debates Of 1858 Lincoln Abraham 18091865 Stephen A Stephen Arnold 18131861 Douglas Edwin Erle 18601924 ed Sparks Books
The title of this book--"The Lincoln-Douglas Debates of 1858"--rather accurately reflects its contents. Based on verbatim contemporary newspaper accounts of the debates (as recorded by shorthand reporters), it provides not only an accurate version of the speeches as delivered from the platform, but also some of the audience response. In addition to the twenty-one speeches given during the seven joint debates, the book also includes Lincoln's "House Divided" speech of June 16, 1858 and Douglas' speech delivered in Chicago on July 9, 1858.The editor, Douglas expert Robert Johannsen, also includes a page long discussion of the basis for the text and a ten-page introduction that provides the reader with background information. A few notes at the end of each joint debate identify individuals mentioned in the speeches. In addition, the 43rd anniversary edition begins with a foreword by James Huston. It is an interesting and valuable critical review of the historiography of the debates.
Two shortcomings led me to give this book four stars instead of five. First, it lacks an index. This makes it difficult to determine to what extent each speaker's expressed views shift during the course of the debates. This is important for interpreting the debates as one of Stephen Douglas' chief charges against Lincoln was that he delivered different messages in different parts of Illinois. Second, a map of Illinois in 1850, showing the location of each of the debate sites, would have been helpful for the same reason.
This book is not easy reading even for a person with a good knowledge of antebellum politics, Lincoln, and/or Douglas. However, it is an excellent source for the texts of the debates and for that reason would make a good addition to the library of Civil War and nineteenth century history buffs.
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The Lincolndouglas Debates Of 1858 Lincoln Abraham 18091865 Stephen A Stephen Arnold 18131861 Douglas Edwin Erle 18601924 ed Sparks Books Reviews
Great book for anyone interested in the debates between Lincoln and Douglas. Would recommend to Lincoln and history buffs.
This book is really bad. Dry, long, small type, Don't buy it
"The Lincoln/Douglas Debates" is a collection of speeches and debates that two candidates for the U.S. Senate in Illinois, Stephen Douglas and Abraham Lincoln, held in the summer and fall of 1858. This edition is a fantastic anthology of transcribed debates that focused on the issues of slavery, popular government, and popular sovereignty. It is interseting to notice how Lincoln gains in prominence as the debates progress and the extent to which both of these men discuss important moral and constitutional issues in the setting of small towns in Illinois. This text is absolutely essential for understanding the Civil War as well as American history and politics.
got this for school but it was pretty good.
Book fell apart after my first time using it. Not in the good shape that it was advertised to be in.
The title of this book--"The Lincoln-Douglas Debates of 1858"--rather accurately reflects its contents. Based on verbatim contemporary newspaper accounts of the debates (as recorded by shorthand reporters), it provides not only an accurate version of the speeches as delivered from the platform, but also some of the audience response. In addition to the twenty-one speeches given during the seven joint debates, the book also includes Lincoln's "House Divided" speech of June 16, 1858 and Douglas' speech delivered in Chicago on July 9, 1858.
The editor, Douglas expert Robert Johannsen, also includes a page long discussion of the basis for the text and a ten-page introduction that provides the reader with background information. A few notes at the end of each joint debate identify individuals mentioned in the speeches. In addition, the 43rd anniversary edition begins with a foreword by James Huston. It is an interesting and valuable critical review of the historiography of the debates.
Two shortcomings led me to give this book four stars instead of five. First, it lacks an index. This makes it difficult to determine to what extent each speaker's expressed views shift during the course of the debates. This is important for interpreting the debates as one of Stephen Douglas' chief charges against Lincoln was that he delivered different messages in different parts of Illinois. Second, a map of Illinois in 1850, showing the location of each of the debate sites, would have been helpful for the same reason.
This book is not easy reading even for a person with a good knowledge of antebellum politics, Lincoln, and/or Douglas. However, it is an excellent source for the texts of the debates and for that reason would make a good addition to the library of Civil War and nineteenth century history buffs.
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