lincoln-douglas debates, 1858

An account the Lincoln-Douglas debates of 1858 concerning slavery in the United States and how these debates helped Lincoln's election for the presidency.

Spine title: Lincoln : speeches and writings, 1832-1858. On t.p.: Speeches, letters, and miscellaneous writings; the LincolnDouglas debates.

Analyzes the background of the debates between two senatorial candidates from Illinois in 1858 and the effect they had on United States history.