C. William Davis Ordine dei libri

This in depth, chronological overview captures all the details and drama of the Civil War and its period. It explains the harsh realities of the four long and bloody years that ripped America to its core and helps you understand the incredible price that was paid for freedom. Hundreds of dramatic photographs and in depth captions presented in easy to follow chronological order, with a detailed timeline listing hundreds of items. Features biographical sketches of Abraham Lincoln, Jefferson Davis, Ulysses S. Grant, Robert E. Lee, and other prominent military and political figures, also includes sidebar essays about major battles and such other subjects as the underground railroad, the new technology of photography, the New York draft riots, and more.

Set in the 1870s Nevada "Outback," this historical work explores unique freight wagon stations that served remote mining camps in harsh terrains. It highlights the vital role these stations played in delivering essential provisions and mining equipment to sustain the isolated communities scattered across treacherous ranges and playas.

Decades of research by a noted historian reveal the motivations and aspirations of the South during the Civil War. This comprehensive work delves into the principles driving the Confederacy, providing insights into their objectives. Accompanied by a 16-page photo insert, the book offers a vivid portrayal of this pivotal era in American history.

The biography explores the contrasting lives of Robert Toombs and Alexander H. Stephens, two influential figures from Georgia whose friendship significantly impacted the Confederacy. Toombs, a charismatic leader, and Stephens, a fragile intellectual, navigated the tumultuous landscape of secession and war together, despite their differing temperaments. Davis delves into their political careers, personal struggles, and eventual disillusionment, illustrating how their bond endured through crises and shaped their visions for the South, the Union, and the Confederacy that ultimately eluded them.

"By February 1865, the end was clearly in sight for the Confederate government. Lee's defeat at Gettysburg had dashed the hopes of its army, and Grant's victory at Vicksburg had cut the South in two. An Honorable Defeat is the story of the four months that saw the surrender of the South and the assassination of Abraham Lincoln by Southern partisans. It is also the story of two men, antagonists yet political partners, who struggled to achieve their own differing visions: Jefferson Davis, autocratic president of the Confederate States, who vowed never to surrender whatever the cost, and his secretary of war, General John C. Breckinridge, who hoped pragmatism would save the shattered remnants of the land he so loved ... William C. Davis traces the astounding journey of these men, and the entire Confederate cabinet, as they fled Richmond by train, then by mule, then on foot. Using original research, he narrates, with dramatic style and clear historical accuracy, the futile quarrels of the two men as they continued their flight from their eventual fate."--Jacket

A collection of three books about the American West, looking at the lives of Native Americans, the age of the gunfighter and the people of the frontier including pioneers, trappers, miners, buffalo hunters, cowboys and lawmen.

Exploring the unique bond between Abraham Lincoln and his soldiers, this work reveals how he earned the title "Father Abraham." Utilizing thousands of unpublished letters and diaries, William C. Davis uncovers how Lincoln inspired faith and courage among troops during pivotal battles like Shiloh and Vicksburg. The narrative highlights soldiers’ comfort in visiting the White House, portraying the emotional landscape of an army amidst a brutal conflict. This thorough examination sheds new light on Lincoln's influence during America's transformative period.

The experience of America's epic conflict through the lives of the men who fought it ; featuring a unique photographic record of personal memorabilia and weaponry.