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First Lady of the Confederacy

- Varina Davis's Civil War

About First Lady of the Confederacy

When Jefferson Davis became president of the Confederacy, his wife Varina reluctantly became the First Lady. Pro-slavery but also pro-Union, Varina Davis was inhibited by her role as Confederate First Lady and unable to reveal her true convictions. Cashin offers a portrait of a fascinating woman struggling with the constraints of time and place.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780674030374
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 416
  • Published:
  • September 30, 2008
  • Dimensions:
  • 156x235x25 mm.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: September 14, 2025

Description of First Lady of the Confederacy

When Jefferson Davis became president of the Confederacy, his wife Varina reluctantly became the First Lady. Pro-slavery but also pro-Union, Varina Davis was inhibited by her role as Confederate First Lady and unable to reveal her true convictions. Cashin offers a portrait of a fascinating woman struggling with the constraints of time and place.

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