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Lincoln in the Illinois legislature / Ron J. Keller.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Keller, Ron J., 1969- author.
- Series:
- Concise Lincoln library.
- Concise Lincoln library
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865--Political career before 1861.
- Lincoln, Abraham.
- Illinois. General Assembly. House of Representatives.
- Illinois.
- Legislators--Illinois--Biography.
- Legislators.
- Illinois--Politics and government--To 1865.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (125 pages).
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Carbondale : Southern Illinois University Press, [2019]
- 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"-- Provided by publisher.
- 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.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 0-8093-3701-0
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