The Victim: A Romance of the Real Jefferson Davis

By Thomas Dixon Jr.

Book Overview

""The Victim: A Romance of the Real Jefferson Davis"" is a novel by Thomas Dixon that explores the life of the former President of the Confederate States of America, Jefferson Davis. The book is set in the aftermath of the American Civil War and follows the story of Davis as he is imprisoned and put on trial for his role in the war. Dixon portrays Davis as a victim of circumstance, caught up in the politics and events of his time, rather than a villainous figure. The novel also explores themes of love, loyalty, and sacrifice, as Davis's wife and family stand by him throughout his ordeal. Overall, ""The Victim"" is a compelling and thought-provoking work of historical fiction that sheds light on an often-overlooked figure in American history.1914. Dixon's earlier works including The Clansman, which was made into the movie, Birth of A Nation, made his reputation as the anti-black novelist for the Jim Crow south. Dixon writes To The Reader: In the historical romance which I have woven of the dramatic events of the life of Jefferson Davis I have drawn his real character unobscured by passion or prejudice. Forced by his people to lead their cause, his genius created an engine of war so terrible in its power that through it five million Southerners, without money, without a market, without credit, withstood for four years the shock of twenty million men of their own blood and of equal daring, backed by boundless resources. The achievement is without a parallel in history, and adds new glory to the records of our race. The scenes have all been drawn from authentic records in my possession. I have not at any point taken a liberty with an essential detail of history. 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162640235
• ISBN13: 9781162640235
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 530 Pages
• Weight: 1.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"