political career before 1861

"Tells the story of the election of 1860 and the immediate and lasting effects it had on a nation on the brink of Civil War"--Provided by publisher.

Examines Abraham Lincoln's pre-presidential address at Cooper Union, New York, in February 1860, placing the speech in the context of the times and discussing how Lincoln used the speech to continue his debates with rival Democrat Stephen A. Douglas.

Studies the development, impact, and legacy of Abraham Lincoln's legal and constitutional beliefs.

Owen and Amos Bennington, abolitionists living in Boston in 1856, plan to fight to end slavery in the United States, but Owen believes in achieving it through legislation while Amos believes violent rebellion is the answer.

Examines certain aspects of the life of Abraham Lincoln in the years between 1831 and 1842, presenting him as a stubborn youth, partial to off-color jokes, and prone to depression; and traces the process by which he rose from unskilled laborer to a position of prominence in the Illinois legislature.

Chronicles the 1860 presidential race that elected Republican Abraham Lincoln over Democrat Stephen Douglas, discussing the events and key players, and describing how Lincoln was able win over more prominent members of his party and with a low percentage of the popular vote.

Provides an account of Abraham Lincoln's leadership during the winter of 1860 and 1861, exploring Lincoln's plan to limit the spread of slavery and preserve the union.

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

Examines Abraham Lincoln's emergence onto the political scene in the years leading up to the Civil War and draws on Lincoln's own words to explore his response to the issues that shaped the war and his presidency.

Examines the historical context of Abraham Lincoln's October 16, 1854 antislavery speech in Peoria, Illinois, that became the turning point in his political career that pointed the way toward the presidency.