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The Lincoln-Douglas senatorial debates of 1858 marked a significant crossroads in the political career of Abraham Lincoln. Though he lost the Unites States senate seat for Illinois to Stephen A. Douglas, the debates launched Lincoln into political prominence and eventually contributed to his successful run for the presidency. This work reveals Lincoln's political evolution during the debates through a narrative approach, evaluating his debate strategy and seemingly inconsistent views on slavery and racial inequality. Organized chronologically, the book examines each of the seven debates individually, acknowledging Lincoln's disappointing turns at Jonesboro and Charleston but celebrating his powerful comeback at Alton in the final senatorial debate.
Timothy S. Good is a National Park Service employee who lives in Chatham, Illinois. His research interests lie in the history of the Lincoln presidency and in American maritime history.
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Preface 1. Before ’58 2. A House Divided: Springfield, Illinois 3. The Campaign Begins: Chicago, Illinois 4. Douglas Fires Back: Bloomington, Illinois 5. The Second Round: Springfield, Illinois 6. A Challenge Made, a Challenge Accepted: The Lincoln-Douglas Letters 7. The First Debate: Ottawa, Illinois 8. The Second Debate: Freeport, Illinois 9. The Third Debate: Jonesboro, Illinois 10. The Fourth Debate: Charleston, Illinois 11. The Fifth Debate: Galesburg, Illinois 12. The Sixth Debate: Quincy, Illinois 13. The Last Debate: Alton, Illinois Epilogue Appendix A: After ’58 Appendix B: The Last Rebuttal Chapter Notes Bibliography Index
