“Stephen A. Douglas†offers a detailed portrait of one of the most influential and controversial figures in 19th-century American politics. Written by Louis Howland, this biography delves into the life and career of Stephen Douglas, the Illinois senator whose political career was marked by both ambition and profound impact on the nation's trajectory leading up to the Civil War. The book explores Douglas's role in shaping key legislation, including the Compromise of 1850 and the Kansas-Nebraska Act, examining the motivations and consequences of his policies. It illuminates his famous debates with Abraham Lincoln, which not only defined the Illinois Senate race of 1858 but also articulated the critical divisions within the country over the issue of slavery. Howland's biography provides valuable insights into the complex political landscape of the era and the enduring legacy of Stephen A. Douglas.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.
