William Barksdale, CSA A Biography of the United States Congressman and Confederate Brigadier General |
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| Author:
| Ashton, John Douglas |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4766-8374-4 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 2021 |
| Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $57.00 |
Book Description:
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An aggressive and colorful personality, William Barksdale was no stranger to controversy. Orphaned at 13, he succeeded as lawyer, newspaper editor, Mexican War veteran, politician and Confederate commander. This first full-length biography places his life and career in historical context.
An aggressive and colorful personality, William Barksdale was no stranger to controversy. Orphaned at 13, he succeeded as lawyer, newspaper editor, Mexican War veteran, politician and Confederate commander. This first full-length biography places his life and career in historical context.