This text documents the careers and lives of military leaders, Jefferson Davis and Robert E. Lee. Their conflicting views over the proper conduct of the war between North and South are documented in this text, along with their personal characteristics as revealed in their relationship.
"An insightful examination of the most important command relationship of the Civil War. Anyone seeking to understand the war in Virginia does not dare ignore this penetrating new work". -- William C. Davis, author of Jefferson Davis: The Man and His Hour. "A splendid interpretation of Confederate strategy and command". -- James M. McPherson, author of Battle Cry of Freedom.
