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The Confederate Congress
Contributor(s): Yearns, Wildred Buck (Author)

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 ISBN: 0820334766     ISBN-13: 9780820334769
Publisher: University of Georgia Press
OUR PRICE: $33.20  

Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: February 2010
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BISAC Categories:
- History | United States - Civil War Period (1850-1877)
- Political Science | American Government - Legislative Branch
- Literary Collections
Physical Information: 0.68" H x 6" W x 9" L (0.98 lbs) 304 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - 1851-1899
- Topical - Civil War
 
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Publisher Description:
Published in 1960, this study of the Confederate Congress and its relation to the Jefferson Davis administration describes the legislation, debates, personalities, and politics of this turbulent time. Initially, the Confederate Congress and President Davis were in agreement on how to win the war and lawmaking proceeded in a routine manner. However, as the war progressed conflicts arose as Congress and the President were faced with the difficulties of providing a poor nation with the facilities to combat a richer one. Much of the later legislation was written only after bitter political controversy. An appendix gives brief biographical data on the Confederate congressmen, including their voting records on the Davis administration proposals.

Contributor Bio(s): Yearns, Wildred Buck: - WILFRED BUCK YEARNS (1918-2006) was a professor emeritus of history at Wake Forest University. His books include The Confederate Congress and The Confederate Governors (both Georgia), North Carolina Civil War Documentary, and From Richmond to Texas.
 
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