Meade chronicles Benjamin's birth in the Virgin Islands; his rise to power as a lawyer and politician in south Louisiana; his election to the U.S. Senate in the 1850s; his outspoken role in the secession controversy; his friendship with Davis; his prominent role in the Confederate government; his daring escape after Appomattox; and his brilliant second law career in England after the war. Still the definitive study of Benjamin after nearly sixty years, Meade's authoritative work is a classic of Civil War biography.
Or split into 4x interest-free payments of 25% on orders over R50
Learn more
Meade chronicles Benjamin's birth in the Virgin Islands; his rise to power as a lawyer and politician in south Louisiana; his election to the U.S. Senate in the 1850s; his outspoken role in the secession controversy; his friendship with Davis; his prominent role in the Confederate government; his daring escape after Appomattox; and his brilliant second law career in England after the war. Still the definitive study of Benjamin after nearly sixty years, Meade's authoritative work is a classic of Civil War biography.
Imprint | Louisiana State University Press |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | November 2001 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | November 2001 |
Authors | Robert Douthat Meade, William C Davis |
Dimensions | 216 x 140 x 24mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 456 |
Edition | New edition |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-8071-2744-5 |
Barcode | 9780807127445 |
Categories | |
LSN | 0-8071-2744-2 |