Jefferson Davis: A Life from Beginning to End

by Hourly History

Discover the remarkable life of Jefferson Davis... Free BONUS Inside! Jefferson Davis—was he a rebel for a bad cause, or just a greatly misunderstood man? Davis was certainly lambasted as the ultimate evil during the American Civil War since he was the leading statesman of the Southern Confederacy. But what do we really know about Jefferson Davis? What motivated him and what made him tick? What inspired him to lead a cause that very nearly ripped the United States asunder? Davis was a statesman and politician for sure, but he was also a soldier, a husband, and a father. In this book, we will explore the full character of Jefferson Davis from beginning to end. Discover a plethora of topics such as The Eggnog A Rebel is Born The Black Hawk War Under Arrest Trial and Tragedy Fighting in the Mexican-American War The Rise and Fall of the Confederacy And much more!So if you want a concise and informative book on Jefferson Davis, simply scroll up and click the "Buy now" button for instant access!

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Biography, Ebooks

103 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 29, 2019

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Reviews

[Jerry Jares · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you, Hourly History, for writing a bio of Jefferson Davis.  Although a southerner, I've really never been impressed with Jefferson Davis.  To my way of thinking, he was just sitting behind a desk while the real men were out fighting.   However, I've been reading other books and Davis was an important somebody in the US before he chose to join the Confederacy.  He has been mentioned in passing  (books on the Mexican-American War, Life of Robert E Lee, and others) and he really was an outstanding statesman, West Point graduate, and soldier.

This book puts a human face on an important figure of the Civil War.  He was much more conciliatory than I expected in his life in Congress.  I was surprised to read that Andrew Johnson thought Jefferson Davis had something to do with Lincoln's death.  I wonder where Davis got the $100,000 bail he paid before he traveled to Quebec to join his family.  This book explained what happened to Davis after the war -- and it was certainly interesting and surprising.

[Marshall D. Whitaker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well Written and Well Done

Honestly I knew very little about Jefferson Davis before reading this book. While the book doesn't make one an expert, it does provide a good overview of a historical figure that is often vilified by a lack of knowledge of understanding. The book does a good job of presenting facts and fact based commentary that should result in a desire for further investigation.

[Lauren · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very short overview of Davis’ life. I was most interested in his life after the war and that was glasses over. They make him out to be an accidental politician and accidental president. I’m fascinated by his pardon and how generous the country was to the civil war leaders post war. I have never heard the battle of Fort Sumpter described like that. Nice short intro to some of the southern perspectives.

[JOSEPH MURIGI NGANGA · Rating 5 out of 5]

Favored to be a leader

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People helped Davis become a memorable leader he was. Failure should never condemn us. It is people handling us who matter and personal determination.
Caring family and other responsible leadership build up leaders.
Good balanced content.

[Gerry O'Brien · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just another rich, entitled megalomaniac

I didn't like this book and wanted to rate it lower, but I realized it wasn't because of the authors, it was the subject. There seemed to be few events in his life that didn't involve his egotism and craving for power. I now know more about the man, but, in no way is it satisfying.

[Lori · Rating 2 out of 5]

Odd viewpoint

I'm not sure what to make of this book. Although it was well written, it really glossed over the more unsavory part of his life. He was a narcissist who owned human beings. Making Davis out to be this brave soldier who was also a passivist is a bit of a stretch.

[Julian Orozco, Jr. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jefferson Davis: American South Legend

This was quite a good read. Excellent time line and explanation along it's course. One can learn quite a few interesting facts about Davis and his struggles in his life. As well as the accomplishments he achieved. Excellent book, great read.

[Matthew A. Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good informative short book.

This book is a short biography of Jefferson Davis. The book leaves the reader with the desire to read a more in depth biography of this historical figure often glossed over in most general United States history courses.

[Vince Pillig · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really short!

Very brief. I would like much more detail of his life and accomplishments. Still it was a very interesting read.

[Robin Dix · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting man for sure. This is an important read for history and worth the read.

[David Anthony Sam · Rating 2 out of 5]

Reads like a mediocre high school essay

Besides being slanted, this quick read has the awkward language and simplistic thinking of a high school or freshman college essay.

[Crystal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jefferson Davis

This was filled with many things not taught in History books. Engaging without being repetitive. Also it’s full of information that is easy to grasp.

[Ginger Zimmerman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Synopsis of Jefferson Davis

This little book is a great read on the life of Jefferson Davis. It is brief, but surprisingly gets a lot details on man, Jefferson Davis!

[richard stein · Rating 5 out of 5]

Worthwhile reading

I found this book very informative and helpful. I always had known of Jefferson Davis but not the story of his life.