Documents the history of the events surrounding the outbreak of the Civil War, and describes the 1861 battle at Fort Sumter; the opposing views on slavery, politics, and the future policies of the United States; and includes a chronology and time line.
a dual biography of Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis
Chadwick, Bruce
1998
Chronicles the lives of Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis and discusses what each president's strategies in the Civil War were, how their personalities led the North to victory and the South to defeat, what the contrasts between the two men's lives were, and other related topics.
A brief, illustrated biography of Confederate President Jefferson Davis that describes his early life and family, political career, challenges during the Civil War, and post-war life.
Follows the life of the president of the Confederate States of America, tracing events from his childhood, through secession and Civil War, to his life following the conflict.
A biography of Jefferson Davis, president of the Confederacy, discussing his early life; his careers as soldier, planter, and politician; his role in the Civil War; and his experiences after the conflict. Includes a glossary and chronology.
