A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital (eBook)

J. B. Jones (Autor)

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2023
792 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654771798-0 (EAN)

Infos

In "A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital," J. B. Jones offers a compelling firsthand account of life in Richmond, Virginia, during the tumultuous years of the American Civil War. Written in an intimate and unadorned style, the diary captures the chaotic atmosphere of the Confederacy's political and military struggles, interspersed with personal reflections and vivid descriptions of daily life. Jones' meticulous observations provide not only a unique perspective on the Confederate government's decision-making processes but also reveal the societal tensions and moral dilemmas faced by those living under the shadow of war. J. B. Jones served as a clerical officer in the Confederate War Department, which granted him unparalleled access to both the inner workings of the Confederate government and the daily experiences of soldiers and civilians alike. His position allowed him to capture the complexities of loyalty, hope, and despair amid a society grappling with the realities of conflict. The diary emerges as a crucial historical document that reflects Jones' nuanced understanding of the times, shaped by his own experiences and the prominent figures he encountered. This essential reading for historians, students, and anyone interested in Civil War-era America provides invaluable insights into the Confederate experience. Jones' candid prose not only humanizes the often-sterile accounts of wartime leadership but also serves as a poignant reminder of the resilience of the human spirit amidst adversity. Readers seeking a deeper understanding of the emotional and political fabric of this critical period will find Jones' work a rich and enlightening resource.

Autor

J. B. Jones was an insightful chronicler of the Confederate States of America, whose firsthand account, 'A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital,' remains a valuable resource for historians studying the American Civil War. His writings provide a detailed record from within the bureaucracy of the Confederate government, juxtaposing the day-to-day operations of the war effort with the larger convulsions impacting the South. Jones's diary reflects the perspective of a man deeply embedded in the Confederate States government, serving as both a narrator of events and a commentator on the tumultuous era. The diary offers a meticulous account of the internal machinations of the war-torn government, social conditions, and the myriad challenges faced by the Confederate civilian population. Jones's literary style is both direct and reflective, providing not only a chronological report but also his personal impressions and the overtones of the war's impact on individuals and the nation. His unique vantage point as a clerk in the Confederate War Department facilitated a detailed, behind-the-scenes view, contributing significantly to the contemporary understanding of the Confederate experience during the Civil War. To this day, his diary is cited in scholarly works, shedding light on the complexities and struggles within the Confederacy.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 10.11.2023
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Neuzeit bis 1918
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte
• Schlagworte: 1861-1865 • 19th Century America • 19th Century American History • American Civil War • American Civil War accounts • American Civil War perspective • Civil War • Civil War diaries • Civil War diary reflections • civil war history • Civil War literature • Civil War social dynamics • Confederacy insider perspective • Confederate • Confederate bureaucracy • Confederate government insights • confederate leadership • Confederate memoirs • confederate states of America • Confederate struggle • Diaries • Diary of a rebel • Government clerk observations • Granular exploration • historical firsthand accounts • historical primary source • Historical wartime diaries • History • J. B. Jones author • personal narratives • Rebel primary sources • Richmond capital • Southern history books • southern perspective • Southern political intrigue • United States • War clerk experiences • War clerk journal