The Lincoln-Douglas Debates
Narrated by Matt. Butcher
- Released
- June 30, 2015
- Length
- 2 hrs 47 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Charles River Editors
The audiobook recounts the historic 1858 Illinois Senate debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas, centered on the deeply divisive issue of slavery and states' rights. Despite no official transcripts being recorded, their exchanges highlighted contrasting views on the morality, legality, and expansion of slavery in America. These debates shed light on the tensions that fueled national discourse and shaped the course of U.S. history.
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