User Clip: Harold Holzer explains Lincoln's Priorities
Harold Holzer distinguishes Lincoln's primary goal of unitary from his moral goal of abolition.
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Harold Holzer distinguishes Lincoln's primary goal of unitary from his moral goal of abolition.
In a discussion of his book, "The Lincoln-Douglas Debates," Harold Holzer gives a brief summary of the beginning of Lincoln's political career.
Harold Holzer explains the format of the Lincoln-Douglas Debates and also explains the spectacle and importance to the public.
In a talk about his book, "The Lincoln-Douglas Debates," Harold Holzer explains Stephen Douglas's reasons for accepting Lincoln's challenge.
Talks about the coverage of these debates and the coverage they received by the press/newspapers
Harold Holzer explains the significance of his book, "The Lincoln-Douglas Debates: The First Complete and Unexpurgated Text." He talks about the biased, edited transcripts that each party pu…
Harold Holzer explains the reason behind his book, "Lincoln on Democracy," a collection of speeches and writings from Lincoln, which he wrote with Mario Cuomo.
Harold Holzer explains the core of Lincoln's Republican stance on equality and the moderate road he took.
Harold Holzer explains the entertainment aspect of the debates as well as the main themes of slavery and equality.
Harold Holzer laments the loss of the public political enthusiasm seen during the Lincoln-Douglas Debates.
description of the length and format of the debates; crowds in attendance
Harold Holzer argues that Lincoln was not in favor of social or political equality as he was running for the Senate in 1858.