Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Preface vii
3. Contents xi
4. 1. Illinois and Lincoln in the 1850's 1
5. 2. Lincoln and the Formation of the Republican Party 19
6. 3. The Senatorial Nomination 48
7. 4. The Origins and Purpose of the House Divided Speech 70
8. 5. A New Look at the Great Debates 96
9. 6. The Famous "Freeport Question" 121
10. 7. The Path to the Presidency 143
11. Bibliographical Note 165
12. Notes 173
13. Index 199