Jefferson Davis, Ex-President Of The Confederate States Of America Part One V2: A Memoir By His Wife (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781428649910)

""Jefferson Davis, Ex-President Of The Confederate States Of America Part One V2: A Memoir By His Wife"" is a book written by Varina Howell Davis, the wife of Jefferson Davis, the former President of the Confederate States of America. The book is a memoir that provides a detailed account of the life and political career of Jefferson Davis, as seen through the eyes of his wife. The book is divided into two parts, with this particular edition covering the first part. The first part of the book covers Davis' early life, his education, and his military career. It also covers his time as a United States Senator, his role in the Mexican-American War, and his appointment as Secretary of War under President Franklin Pierce. The book also provides insight into Davis' personal life, including his marriage to Varina Howell and their family life. It discusses the challenges they faced as a couple during the Civil War and the aftermath of the war, including Davis' imprisonment and eventual release. Overall, ""Jefferson Davis, Ex-President Of The Confederate States Of America Part One V2: A Memoir By His Wife"" is a valuable historical document that provides a unique perspective on the life and career of Jefferson Davis, as well as the social and political climate of the time. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, the Civil War, and the Confederacy.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Varina Howell Davis
ISBN-10: 1428649913
ISBN-13: 9781428649910
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/25/2006
Pages: 548
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.75lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.22d