The Papers of Jefferson Davis: January--September 1863

The Papers of Jefferson Davis: January--September 1863
ISBN-10
0807158852
ISBN-13
9780807158852
Series
The Papers of Jefferson Davis
Category
Biography & Autobiography
Pages
545
Language
English
Published
1997-02
Publisher
LSU Press
Author
Jefferson Davis

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