Embattled Rebel: Jefferson Davis As Commander in Chief
- ISBN-10
- 1594204977
- ISBN-13
- 9781594204975
- Category
- Biography & Autobiography
- Pages
- 301
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2014-10-07
- Publisher
- Penguin Press HC
- Author
- James M. McPherson
Description
Explores Jefferson Davis's leadership as commander in chief of the Confederacy while discussing such topics as his military prowess and effective partnership with Robert E. Lee.
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