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Lincoln in the Illinois legislature [electronic resource] / Ron J. Keller

Author:
Keller, Ron J., 1969-
Published:
Carbondale : Southern Illinois University Press, [2019]
Physical Description:
xi, 160 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
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Contents:
Citizen Lincoln, candidate Lincoln -- A prominent and partisan politician -- Lawyer, legislator, logroller, and leader -- Winning legislation and winning esteem -- The prize and price of politics -- A final term and a future undetermined.
Summary:
"During Abraham Lincoln's four terms in the Illinois House of Representatives, Lincoln rose to prominence as the Whig party's floor leader, and his great character qualities, political philosophy, and the groundwork for his future were all fostered during his time as a State Representative"--
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ISBN:
9780809337002 (cloth : alk. paper)
9780809337019 (e-book)
Bibliography Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 133-151) and index.
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