Jefferson Davis
Jefferson Davis is one of the most complex and controversial figures in American political history (and the man whom Oscar Wilde wanted to meet more than anyone when he made his tour of the United States). Elected president of the Confederacy and ... [... more]
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Jefferson Davis: His Rise and Fall
 Eminently readable biography: This book is no act of idolatry, despite the author's reputation as a Southern conservative and Agrarian. Tate believes Davis was a great man, but he points out his flaws as well, his diffidence in acting sooner that might [... more]
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Philip Van Doren Stern
At the outbreak of the Civil War, Jefferson Davis sent merchant marine James D. Bulloch to Europe to clandestinely acquire arms and ships for the Confederate navy. His first stop was Britain, a country hedging its bets on who would win the War ... [... more]
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William J. Cooper
From a distinguished historian of the America South comes this thoroughly human portrait of the complex man at the center of our nation's most epic struggle. Jefferson Davis initially did not wish to leave the Union-as the son of a veteran of the ... [... more]
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James D. Bulloch
At the outbreak of the Civil War, Jefferson Davis sent merchant marine James D. Bulloch to Europe to clandestinely acquire arms and ships for the Confederate navy. His first stop was Britain, a country hedging its bets on who would win the War ... [... more]
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With Malice Toward None: Life of Abraham Lincoln, the
From Amazon.com: Someone once said that more books have been written about Abraham Lincoln than any other person in history save Jesus and Shakespeare. Indeed, it is impossible to understand the Civil War without getting to know the complex figure of the [... more]
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Gray Fox: Robert E. Lee and the Civil War
Ray's reviews: This is a 'must read' for all Civil War book worms. Not only does it show the true man, Robert E. Lee, but a fine, historical review of the entire war. Prepare yourself for the last 35 pages, as you will read the best account of the [... more]
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1858: Abraham Lincoln, Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee, ...
Author: Bruce Chadwick Binding: Hardcover Dewey Decimal Number: 973.711 EAN: 9781402209413 Edition: 1 ISBN: 140220941X Number Of Pages: 368 Publication Date: 2008-04-01 [... more]
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Jefferson Davis: The Man and His Hour
best biography on Davis: Once more, William C. Davis have provided us Civil War readers with another pure winner. Of all the biographies I have read on Jefferson Davis, this book definitely proves to be the best. It highly readable, interesting as well [... more]
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Jefferson Davis, American
From Amazon.com: The title might seem odd, given that Jefferson Davis (1808-89) served as president of the Confederacy during the Civil War, and never once, in the 34 years between the end of the war and his death, expressed any remorse for his part in [... more]
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The Death and Resurrection of Jefferson Davis
Author: Donald E. Collins Binding: Hardcover Dewey Decimal Number: 973.713092 EAN: 9780742543041 ISBN: 0742543048 Number Of Pages: 200 Publication Date: 2005-05-25 [... more]
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Jefferson Davis: A Memoir by His Wife
Author: Varina H. Davis Binding: Hardcover Dewey Decimal Number: 973.713092 EAN: 9781877853067 Edition: Reprint ISBN: 1877853062 Number Of Pages: 2 Publication Date: 1990-09 [... more]
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