Man of Douglas Man of Lincoln The Political Odyssey of James Henry Lane 1st Edition by Ian Michael Spurgeon ISBN 0826218148 9780826218148

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ISBN 10: 0826218148 
ISBN 13: 9780826218148
Author: Ian Michael Spurgeon

With his wild countenance, emotional rhetoric, and outrageous statements, James Henry Lane was a volatile figure in a hotbed of controversy. In 1855, this former Mexican War colonel and Indiana congressman entered Kansas Territory to take a leading role in its quest for statehood, and over the next twelve years he followed a seemingly inconsistent ideological path from pro-Douglas Democrat to Free Stater to pro-Lincoln Republican. His fiery stump speeches and radical ideas won him a Senate seat—along with an army of critics and a cloud that hangs over his reputation to this day.

Ian Michael Spurgeon now takes a closer look at this notorious politician to reassess both his position swings and his role in history. Taking readers from the halls of Congress to the bloody plains of Kansas and Missouri, he challenges prevailing views of Lane as a self-serving demagogue, arguing instead that he was a steadfast champion of both the Union and his own conception of democratic principles.

In revising popular notions of one of Kansas’s most prominent figures, Spurgeon focuses on the last twelve years of Lane’s life to analyze his larger political actions and principles—and finds a consistency in his ideals that few historians have recognized. He delves more deeply than previous works into key aspects of Lane’s career, such as his time in Indiana, his participation in Kansas’s constitutional conventions, and his evolving view regarding slavery. And in addition to contending that Lane subscribed to the 1854 Democratic principles of popular sovereignty, he also observes that the Free State Party’s nonalignment with national parties made it possible to be a Free-State Democrat—just as it was possible to be antislavery yet antiblack.

Ranging widely over the Civil War era, Spurgeon not only challenges views of Lane that have long been etched in stone but also provides insight into such important themes as the breakdown of the Second Party System, the rise of sectional conflict, and the diverging cultures of East and West. He persuasively shows that Jim Lane was not quite the scoundrel that history has made him out to be and offers a new perspective on Northern Democrats during a tumultuous period of realignment.

Man of Douglas Man of Lincoln The Political Odyssey of James Henry Lane 1st Table of contents:

• Chapter One: Early Life and Background

  • Childhood and Family Influences
  • Education and Early Career
  • Lane’s Early Political Ideals and Aspirations
  • The Influence of Kansas on His Political Thinking

• Chapter Two: The Kansas-Nebraska Act and the Birth of a Political Career

  • The Kansas-Nebraska Act and the Fight Over Slavery
  • Lane’s Alignment with Stephen A. Douglas and the Democratic Party
  • The Violence and Turmoil of “Bleeding Kansas”
  • Lane’s Leadership in the Fight for Kansas’ Statehood

• Chapter Three: The Making of a Radical Abolitionist

  • Lane’s Shift from Douglasian Democracy to Anti-Slavery Politics
  • Becoming a Champion for the Abolitionist Cause
  • The Political Rift with Southern Democrats
  • Lane’s Involvement in the Free-State Movement in Kansas

• Chapter Four: United States Senate and the Civil War Era

  • Lane’s Election to the U.S. Senate
  • Political Alliances and Enemies in Washington
  • Lane’s Role in the Senate during the Pre-Civil War Period
  • His Stance on Secession and the Union

• Chapter Five: The War Years and Loyalty to Lincoln

  • James Henry Lane’s Support for President Abraham Lincoln
  • Lane’s Military Leadership and Advocacy for Black Troops
  • The Radical Republican Movement and Lane’s Alignment
  • Political Struggles and National Loyalty during the Civil War

• Chapter Six: The Reconstruction Years

  • Post-War Challenges in Kansas and National Reconstruction
  • Lane’s Continuing Role in the Republican Party
  • Lane’s Influence on Reconstruction Policy in the West
  • Struggles with Political and Personal Demons during Reconstruction

• Chapter Seven: Decline and Disillusionment

  • The Deterioration of Lane’s Political Influence
  • Scandals and Financial Difficulties
  • Lane’s Disillusionment with Post-War Politics
  • The Final Years of His Public Life

• Chapter Eight: Legacy and Historical Reassessment

  • Lane’s Impact on the Republican Party and the Civil War Effort
  • Reevaluating His Political Career in the Context of American History
  • James Henry Lane’s Place in the Histories of Kansas and the Civil War
  • The Complex Legacy of a Political Maverick

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