Jefferson Davis, Ex-President of the Confederate States of America Part One V2: A Memoir by His Wife

""Jefferson Davis, Ex-President of the Confederate States of America Part One V2: A Memoir By His Wife"" is a historical biography written by Varina Howell Davis, the wife of Jefferson Davis. The book is a detailed account of the life of Jefferson Davis, who served as the President of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War.The book is divided into two parts, with this volume covering the first part. It begins with Davis' childhood and early life, and goes on to detail his political career, including his time as a senator and his appointment as Secretary of War under President Franklin Pierce. The book also covers his marriage to Varina Howell, their family life, and his decision to become the President of the Confederacy.Throughout the book, Varina provides a personal and intimate look into the life of her husband, including his successes and failures as a leader, his struggles during the Civil War, and his eventual capture and imprisonment. She also provides insight into the political and social climate of the time, and the impact that the Civil War had on the Davis family and the country as a whole.Overall, ""Jefferson Davis, Ex-President of the Confederate States of America Part One V2: A Memoir By His Wife"" is a fascinating and informative biography that provides a unique perspective on one of the most controversial figures in American history.In Two Volumes.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.