Publisher's Synopsis
The History Of The United Daughters Of The Confederacy, Volumes 1-2, written by Mary B. Poppenheim, is a comprehensive account of the organization's origins, evolution, and impact on American society. The United Daughters of the Confederacy was formed in 1894 by a group of Southern women who sought to preserve the memory and legacy of their ancestors who fought for the Confederacy in the American Civil War. The book details the group's early efforts to erect monuments and memorials to Confederate soldiers and leaders, as well as their involvement in education, historical preservation, and patriotic activities. It also explores the controversies and challenges the organization faced over the years, including criticisms of their views on race and slavery. With meticulous research and engaging storytelling, Poppenheim provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of this influential organization and its lasting impact on American culture.This is a new release of the original 1925 edition.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.
