History of the Southern Confederacy

Clement Eaton analyzes the faults of the Southern Confederacy, focusing specifically of how the impact of the war led to negative changes in society.Clement Eaton analysis the life struggle of the Confederacy through previously unavailable materials, showcasing where the South went wrong and what contributed to its loss of the American Civil War. Focused on achieving an effective balance among the social, political, and military history of the Confederacy, Eaton portrays the human drama and significance of military confrontations.

Clement Eaton was an American historian known for his focus on the American South. He attended Harvard University and was the chair of the History Department at Lafayette College. He wrote several books, including History of the Old South: The Emergence of A Reluctant Nation and The Freedom-of-Thought Struggle in the Old South.