Publisher's Synopsis
""Jefferson Davis, Ex-President of the Confederate States of America V1: A Memoir By His Wife"" is a biographical book written by Varina Howell Davis about her husband, Jefferson Davis. Davis was the president of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War, and this book provides a unique perspective on his life and legacy from the viewpoint of his wife. The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods of Davis's life, including his childhood, his military service, his political career, and his time as president of the Confederacy. The book also includes personal anecdotes and insights from Varina Howell Davis about her life with Jefferson Davis. This book provides a fascinating look into the life of one of America's most controversial historical figures and the woman who knew him best.In Two Volumes.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.