1869 CONFEDERATE 1ed Life of JEFFERSON DAVIS Secret History Civil War Pollard

  
Life of JEFFERSON DAVIS Secret History Civil War Pollard. The " Life of Jefferson Davis, with a Secret History of the Southern Confederacy " by Edward Albert Pollard offers what he describes as an "inside look" into the hidden operations of Jefferson Davis's administration during the U. The book promises to reveal undisclosed events and actions that occurred behind the veil of the Richmond government, which outwardly displayed Republican ideals but operated with secrecy akin to an absolute despotism.

Pollard, a journalist in Richmond throughout the war, claimed he was uniquely positioned to chronicle Davis's life and the concealed intricacies of the government. He stressed that he intended to present a factual, unbiased account, even as he placed significant responsibility on Davis for the Confederacy's downfall. The book aims to critically address the question of who should bear the blame for the Southern Confederacy's failure, highlighting Davis's almost exclusive control over his administration.

Life of Jefferson Davis, with a Secret History of the Southern Confederacy, Gathered Behind the Scenes in Richmond. Containing Curious and Extraordinary Information of the Principal Southern Characters in the Late War, in Connection with President Davis, and in Relation to the Various Intrigues of His Administration. Reference(s): Howes P-454; Nevins II, pg.

Several biographies and memoires of [Jefferson] Davis have been published... The best: Pollard's'Life of Jefferson Davis' (Encyclopedia Britannica). Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure.

8.75in X 6.5in (22.5cm x 16cm).