Jefferson Davis V1: The Unreal and the Real (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436695084)

""Jefferson Davis V1: The Unreal And The Real"" is a book written by Robert McElroy that provides a comprehensive biography of Jefferson Davis, the President of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War. The book is divided into two volumes, with the first volume covering Davis's early life, his political career, and his role in the secession of the southern states. McElroy delves into Davis's upbringing in Mississippi, his education at West Point, and his service in the Mexican-American War. He then explores Davis's political career, including his time in Congress, his appointment as Secretary of War under President Franklin Pierce, and his election as President of the Confederacy. The book also examines Davis's personal life, including his marriage to Varina Howell and the tragic death of their young son. McElroy provides insight into Davis's leadership style and his relationships with other Confederate leaders, such as Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson. Overall, ""Jefferson Davis V1: The Unreal And The Real"" offers a detailed and engaging account of one of the most controversial figures in American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the Civil War, Southern history, or the life of Jefferson Davis.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: Robert McElroy
ISBN-10: 1436695082
ISBN-13: 9781436695084
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/13/2008
Pages: 396
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.65lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.00d