The Cause Lost: Myths and Realities of the Confederacy - Hardcover

Davis, William C.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0700608095 ISBN 13: 9780700608096

Publisher: Univ Pr of Kansas, 1996

Synopsis

The Civil War scholar offers new insights on the myths and realities of the South's victories and defeats. He scrutinizes Jefferson Davis's relationship with his generals, revealing why only Robert E. Lee succeeded in winning Davis's confidence, and examines the myths surrounding Stonewall Jackson and John C. Breckinridge. He explores causes of the war, turning points in Southern decision making, and differences in tactics between South and North. Includes b&w photos. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

"This provocative book challenges readers to look at old questions in new ways. It 's a splendid read, entertaining and enlightening in equal measure and leavened with more than a dash of humor."--Gary W. Gallagher, editor of The Third Day at Gettysburg and Beyond

"The Cause Lost provides interesting and informative reading, in the process presenting some new ideas and fresh facts while exposing some old fallacies."--Albert Castel , author of Decision in the West: The Atlanta Campaign of 1864

"William C. Davis is one of the best and most prolific historians of the American Civil War. His many books on battles, commanders, and Civil War photography have added immeasurably to our knowledge and understanding."--James M. McPherson, author of Battle Cry of Freedom

About the Author:

William C. Davis is the recipient of three Jefferson Davis Awards as well as the T. Harry Williams Memorial Award, Bell I. Wiley Prize, Fletcher Pratt Award, Phi Alpha Theta Award, and Harry S. Truman Award. He lives in Pennsylvania, barely fifty miles from the battlefields of Gettysburg.

About this edition

• Publisher: Univ Pr of Kansas
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0700608095
• ISBN 13: 9780700608096
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 240