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Jefferson Davis: The Man and His Hour

William C. Davis

4/5 ( ratings)

Drawing on many new sources, distinguished Civil War scholar William C. Davis here delves into the life of one of the most controversial public figures of the nineteenth century. He vividly details Davis' childhood in Mississippi, his military experience at West Point and on the western frontier, his brilliant record in the Mexican War, his stint as a hardworking secretary of war under Franklin Pierce, and his career as an impassioned defender of slavery in the Senate, closely examining the development and expression of Davis' values, attitudes, and personality throughout this time.

Language: English

Pages: 784

Format: Hardcover

Release: October 01, 1991

ISBN 13: 9780060167066

Jefferson Davis: The Man and His Hour

William C. Davis

4/5 ( ratings)

Drawing on many new sources, distinguished Civil War scholar William C. Davis here delves into the life of one of the most controversial public figures of the nineteenth century. He vividly details Davis' childhood in Mississippi, his military experience at West Point and on the western frontier, his brilliant record in the Mexican War, his stint as a hardworking secretary of war under Franklin Pierce, and his career as an impassioned defender of slavery in the Senate, closely examining the development and expression of Davis' values, attitudes, and personality throughout this time.

Language: English

Pages: 784

Format: Hardcover

Release: October 01, 1991

ISBN 13: 9780060167066

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