Chronicles the 1860 presidential race that elected Republican Abraham Lincoln over Democrat Stephen Douglas, discussing the events and key players, and describing how Lincoln was able win over more prominent members of his party and with a low percentage of the popular vote.
year: 2010
call number/section: 973.7
subjects: lincoln, abraham, 1809-1865, political and social views, douglas, stephen a, (stephen arnold), 1813-1861, political career before 1861, presidents, united states, election, 1860, united states, politics and government, 1857-1861, causes, civil war, 1861-1865