博客來This volume, ＂Speeches and Debates, 1856-1858,＂ offers a comprehensive collection of Abraham Lincoln’s public addresses, legal arguments, and notes during a pivotal period in American history. Edited by Marion Mills Miller, this book captures Lincoln’s evolving political thought and his growing prominence on the national stage.
Included are the first three joint debates with Stephen Douglas, along with the opening of the fourth, providing invaluable insight into the critical debates surrounding slavery and states’ rights that shaped the nation’s trajectory. These speeches and debates showcase Lincoln’s rhetorical skill, moral conviction, and his profound understanding of the constitutional issues at stake. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in American political history, the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln, and the intellectual foundations of the Civil War era.
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