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This biography follows the life of Jefferson Davis, from his childhood in Mississippi through his career as a soldier and statesman to his role as president of the Confederacy during the American Civil War. The book details his upbringing, education, military service in the Mexican-American War, and his political career as a U.S. senator and secretary of war. It also examines his leadership during the Civil War and his imprisonment after the Confederacy's defeat.
Quick Summary
Discover the life of the most controversial leader of the American Civil War in this gripping biography that pulls no punches about Jefferson Davis. Kids will root for and debate this complex figure as they follow his journey from West Point soldier to Confederate president, witnessing his brilliant military strategies, his heartbreaking personal losses, and his stubborn refusal to accept defeat. If your kid loves diving deep into controversial historical figures like they do in the "Who Was" series or "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin, they'll be hooked on this unflinching look at a man history tried to forget. This book is a perfect match for middle graders in grades 5-7 who are ready for biographies that treat them like smart readers hungry for the messy, fascinating truth about America's past.