{"product_id":"the-lincolndouglas-debates-of-1858","title":"The Lincoln-Douglas Debates of 1858","description":"\u003cp\u003eTo celebrate the 150th anniversary of the most famous political argument in U.S. history  The Lincoln-Douglas Debates of 1858 is now available in a special commemorative edition. As Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas fiercely competed for the Illinois seat in the U.S. Senate  they debated many of the crucial and controversial issues--including slavery--that would later come to define Lincolns political career. Thoughtfully edited by acclaimed historian Robert W. Johannsen  this essential manuscript captures a groundbreaking and provocative moment in American politics.  Framed by an insightful new foreword by Johannsens former student James L. Huston  this series of debates communicates the eloquence  urgency  and immediacy of its historical moment. To make these arguments more relevant to contemporary readers  Huston discusses the historiography of the debates since 1965  how various historians have addressed the debates  and why the debates remain so important today. This indispensable resource also includes Douglass Chicago speech and Lincolns \"House Divided\" speech. Providing a timely and engrossing look at this dynamic event  the 150th anniversary edition of The Lincoln-Douglas Debates of 1858 remains the authoritative presentation of these lively  landmark orations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44984054939701,"sku":"ByrdShop_0195339428","price":75.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780195339420.jpg?v=1770820184","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-lincolndouglas-debates-of-1858","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}