The Life of Jefferson Davis (Perfect Library) - Couverture souple

Alfriend, Frank Heath

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 151940977X ISBN 13 : 9781519409775

Editeur : CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2015

Synopsis

The Life of Jefferson Davis (English Edition) by Frank Heath Alfriend is a classic biographical portrait of one of the most consequential and controversial figures in American political history. Written with the immediacy of a near-contemporary account, the narrative follows Jefferson Davis from his formative years through his rise in national life, offering readers a detailed view of the experiences and convictions that shaped his public career and personal character.

Alfriend traces Davis’s path through military service, public office, and the escalating sectional tensions that culminated in the American Civil War, framing his leadership and decisions within the pressures of his era. The book examines Davis’s role in wartime governance and the burdens of command, presenting the arguments, challenges, and turning points that defined his administration and the conflict itself.

Beyond political events, Frank Heath Alfriend also explores the human dimension of his subject—Davis’s temperament, relationships, and resilience—creating a layered account that blends historical narration with interpretive commentary. For readers interested in nineteenth-century American history, leadership under crisis, and the enduring debates surrounding the Confederacy, The Life of Jefferson Davis remains a significant work that reflects both the historical moment in which it was written and the complex legacy it seeks to describe.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Date d'édition: 2015
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 151940977X
• ISBN 13: 9781519409775
• Reliure: Paperback
• Nombre de pages: 430
• Éditeur: The Perfect Library
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible