The Rise and Fall of the Confederate Government, Vol. 1

"The Rise and Fall of the Confederate Government" by Jefferson Davis is a detailed account written in 1881 that explores the history and reasoning behind the Confederacy's formation and actions during the Civil War. As a primary source, it provides insight into the perspectives of Confederate leadership, though it is also noted for its biased defense of the Confederacy and its "Lost Cause" narrative. This volume is the first of two.