Jefferson Davis

""Jefferson Davis"" by William E. Dodd is a comprehensive biography of the Confederate States of America's first and only President, Jefferson Davis. The book covers Davis's life from his childhood in Kentucky to his death in Mississippi, exploring his experiences as a soldier, politician, and leader. Dodd delves into Davis's family history, his education at West Point, his service in the Mexican-American War, and his political career in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. The book also examines Davis's role in the secession of the southern states and his leadership during the Civil War. Dodd provides insight into Davis's personality, beliefs, and motivations, as well as his relationships with other prominent figures of the time, such as Abraham Lincoln and Robert E. Lee. Overall, ""Jefferson Davis"" is a detailed and engaging portrait of a complex historical figure who played a significant role in shaping American history.1907. A short biography of Jefferson Davis, the foremost leader of the Confederate cause. Contents: Early Years and Training; On the Western Border; Laying the Foundations; A Dangerous Issue; One Year of War; First Session in the Senate; Slavery and the Compromise of 1850; The Passing of the Crisis in Mississippi; In the Cabinet; The Irrepressible Conflict; The Breakup of the Democratic Party; Davis and Secession; The Formation of the Confederacy; The Confederate Administration's Policy; Manassas; A Gloomy Winter; The Progress of the War; Rising Tide of Confederate Opposition; The Crisis of War; The Conflict Draws to a Close; The Collapse of the Confederacy; and After the War. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.