Lincoln and Douglas : the debates that defined America
โ Scribed by Guelzo, Allen C
- Publisher
- New York : Simon & Schuster
- Year
- 2008
- Tongue
- English
- Category
- Library
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
โฆ Synopsis
Includes bibliographical references (p. 315-364) and index
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