The Election of 1860, Jessica Gunderson
The Election of 1860, Jessica Gunderson
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The Election of 1860
A Nation Divides on the Eve of War

Author: Jessica Gunderson

Narrator: Various Narrators

Unabridged: 41 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Capstone Press

Published: 08/10/2017


Synopsis

Throughout the 1850s, the issues of slavery and states' rights had divided the nation. With the election of 1860, these issues finally came to a head, setting the stage for the American Civil War. Compelling, action-packed text, vivid sensory details, and primary source quotes bring the story to life so that readers feel as if they were actually alive during the historical event.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Michael on December 09, 2022

Fascinating read about one of the most important elections in U.S. History. So much that I didn't know about this time period.......more

Goodreads review by Cameron on December 27, 2022

Listened to on Audible and thoroughly enjoyed.......more

Goodreads review by Kara on November 14, 2022

A good introduction to the events of 1860, especially for younger history students just getting to the Civil War.......more