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The Cause Lost: Myths and Realities of the Confederacy (Modern War Studies (Paperback))
William C. Davis
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Description for The Cause Lost: Myths and Realities of the Confederacy (Modern War Studies (Paperback))
Paperback. This work investigates the facts and fictions of the South's victories and defeats during the American Civil War. It debunks long-standing legends, offers evidence explaining Confederate actions and considers the idealism, naivete and courage of military leadership and would-be founding fathers. Series: Modern War Studies. Num Pages: 236 pages, 23 photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; HBTB; HBW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 192 x 13. Weight in Grams: 336.
For nearly a quarter of a century, Pulitzer Prize nominee William C. Davis has been one of our best writers on the Civil War. His books—including Breckinridge: Statesman, Soldier, Symbol; Jefferson Davis: The Man and His Hour; and "A Government of Our Own": The Making of the Confederacy—have garnered numerous awards and enlightened and entertained an avid readership. The Cause Lost extends that tradition of excellence with provocative new insights into the myths and realities of an endlessly fascinating subject.
In these pages, Davis brings into sharp focus the facts and fictions of the South's victories and defeats, its tenacious ... Read more
For nearly a quarter of a century, Pulitzer Prize nominee William C. Davis has been one of our best writers on the Civil War. His books—including Breckinridge: Statesman, Soldier, Symbol; Jefferson Davis: The Man and His Hour; and "A Government of Our Own": The Making of the Confederacy—have garnered numerous awards and enlightened and entertained an avid readership. The Cause Lost extends that tradition of excellence with provocative new insights into the myths and realities of an endlessly fascinating subject.
In these pages, Davis brings into sharp focus the facts and fictions of the South's victories and defeats, its tenacious ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
University Press of Kansas
Condition
New
Series
Modern War Studies
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
Kansas, United States
ISBN
9780700612543
SKU
V9780700612543
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Ref
99-1
About William C. Davis
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. His many books include Jefferson Davis: The Man and His Hour, The Union That Shaped the Confederacy (see page 43), and Look Awayl A ... Read more
Reviews for The Cause Lost: Myths and Realities of the Confederacy (Modern War Studies (Paperback))
Celebrated author William C. Davis here offers us stimulating essays full of provocative opinions. Will provoke plenty of healthy debate. - Blue & Gray Magazine; ""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. ... Read more