The Life And Times Of C. G. Memminger

By Henry Dickson Capers, South Carolina Governor, Capers Henry D (Henry Dickson)

Book Overview

The Life and Times of C. G. Memminger is a biographical book written by Henry Dickson Capers. The book revolves around the life and career of Christopher Gustavus Memminger, who was a prominent figure in the American Civil War and served as the first Secretary of the Treasury of the Confederate States of America. The book provides an in-depth account of Memminger's life, from his early years in Germany to his immigration to the United States and his eventual rise to prominence in the political scene of the Confederacy. It covers his education, his legal career, and his involvement in the secession movement that led to the formation of the Confederate States of America.The book also delves into Memminger's role as the Secretary of the Treasury, where he faced numerous challenges in managing the finances of the Confederacy during a time of war. It explores his policies and decisions, and how they impacted the Confederate economy and the war effort.Throughout the book, Capers provides a detailed and well-researched account of Memminger's life and times, drawing from a variety of primary sources and historical records. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American Civil War or the Confederacy, and provides a unique perspective on one of its most important figures.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: 1432539205
• ISBN13: 9781432539207
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 620 Pages
• Weight: 1.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"