United States History - 19th Century - Civil War, United States History - 19th Century - General & Miscellaneous, United States History - Southern Region, Executive Branch, U.S. - Political Biography, Historical Biography - United States
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Overview
Drawing on many new sources, distinguished Civil War scholar William C. Davis here delves into the life of one of the most controversial public figures of the nineteenth century. He vividly details Davis' childhood in Mississippi, his military experience at West Point and on the western frontier, his brilliant record in the Mexican War, his stint as a hardworking secretary of war under Franklin Pierce, and his career as an impassioned defender of slavery in the Senate, closely examining the development and expression of Davis' values, attitudes, and personality throughout this time.Book Details
Published
October 1, 1991
Publisher
Harpercollins
Pages
704
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780060167066