Jefferson Davis: His Rise and Fall is a biographical narrative written by Allen Tate, which provides a comprehensive account of the life and career of Jefferson Davis. Davis was a prominent American politician who served as the President of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War. The book covers Davis's early life, including his childhood and education, and his rise to political prominence as a member of the United States House of Representatives and the Senate. It also explores Davis's role in the Mexican-American War and his tenure as Secretary of War under President Franklin Pierce. The narrative then delves into Davis's controversial leadership of the Confederacy during the Civil War, including his military strategies, political decisions, and personal conflicts with other Confederate leaders. The book concludes with Davis's post-war life, including his imprisonment and eventual release, and his attempts to rebuild his reputation and legacy. Tate's biographical narrative provides a nuanced and detailed portrait of Jefferson Davis, exploring both his strengths and weaknesses as a leader and his impact on American history. The book is well-researched and engaging, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of one of the most complex and controversial figures in American history.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.
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Allen Tate (1899-1979) was born in Winchester, Kentucky, and spent much of his adult life teaching first in the South, then in Minnesota. He is also the author of the novel "The Fathers."
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