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The Rise And Fall Of The Confederate Government

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First edition of The Rise and Fall of the Confederate Government by Jefferson Davis, published in 1881.

Octavo, [two volumes], xxi, [3], 707pp, [4pp ads]; xvii, [3], 808pp, [4pp ads]. Original publisher’s full sheepskin boards, rebacked in modern leather with original black morocco spine labels, raised bands with gilt-ruled lines. All marbled edges. Marbled endpapers, reinforced hinges, solid text blocks. Complete with frontispiece in each volume, 17 full-page illustrations, and all 18 maps as stated. Foxing to plates, occasional toning to text. Rubbing to boards, shelf wear. (Eicher 154) (Howes D120) (Nevins II: 51) A handsome example.

Written by Jefferson Davis (1808-1889), the former President of the Confederate States, The Rise and Fall of the Confederate Government is considered the magnum opus of the Southern cause. It remains a controversial historical piece, with its attempt to justify the Southern cause for secession. Davis followed it with A Short History of the Confederate States of America, completed shortly before his death in 1889.

Additional information

Location Published

New York

Publisher

D. Appleton and Company

Edition

First Edition

Date Published

1881

Binding

Full leather

Condition

Very Good

Author

Davis | Jefferson

Author Display

Jefferson Davis