The Life And Death Of Jefferson Davis, Ex-President Of The Southern Confederacy: Together With Comments Of The Press And Funeral Sermons

By A.C. Bancroft

Book Overview

The book titled ""The Life And Death Of Jefferson Davis, Ex-President Of The Southern Confederacy: Together With Comments Of The Press And Funeral Sermons"" is a comprehensive 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 written by A.C. Bancroft and covers the major events and milestones of Davis' life, including his early years, his political career, his role in the Civil War, and his life after the war. The book also includes comments from various newspapers and magazines of the time, which provide a contemporary perspective on Davis' life and legacy. Additionally, the book includes funeral sermons delivered after Davis' death, which offer insights into how he was perceived by those who knew him personally and those who only knew him through his public persona. Overall, ""The Life And Death Of Jefferson Davis, Ex-President Of The Southern Confederacy: Together With Comments Of The Press And Funeral Sermons"" provides a detailed and nuanced portrait of one of the most controversial figures in American history, shedding light on his life, his beliefs, and his impact on the country.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162932562
• ISBN13: 9781162932569
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"