Political Debates Between Hon. Abraham Lincoln and Hon. Stephen A. Douglas

This volume contains the complete transcripts of the 1858 senatorial campaign debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas. These debates, held in Illinois, are among the most famous and important in American history, capturing the essence of the political divide leading up to the Civil War. The "Political Debates Between Hon. Abraham Lincoln and Hon. Stephen A. Douglas" showcase the candidates' opposing views on slavery, states' rights, and the future of the Union. Lincoln's eloquent arguments against the expansion of slavery and Douglas's advocacy for popular sovereignty are presented in their entirety, offering readers a direct and unfiltered glimpse into the minds of two towering figures of the 19th century. A valuable resource for students, historians, and anyone interested in understanding the complex issues that shaped America.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.