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by Edward A. Pollard (Author)
The Lost Cause by Edward A. Pollard is a non-fiction book that explores the history and legacy of the Confederacy during the American Civil War. The book was first published in 1866, just a year after the end of the war, and is considered one of the most influential works of the Lost Cause movement, which sought to romanticize and justify the Confederate cause.Pollard, a Virginia journalist and Confederate sympathizer, argues that the South was fighting for noble ideals such as states' rights and constitutional government, and that the North was motivated solely by a desire for power and domination. He also portrays Confederate leaders such as Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson as heroic figures who fought valiantly against overwhelming odds.The Lost Cause also includes a detailed account of the major battles and campaigns of the war, as well as an analysis of the political and social factors that led to the conflict. Pollard's writing is characterized by a passionate and often emotional tone, and his arguments are often based more on rhetoric than on historical fact.Despite its flaws, The Lost Cause remains an important historical document that sheds light on the ways in which the Confederacy was remembered and mythologized in the years following the Civil War. It is still widely read and studied today, both for its historical content and for its insights into the cultural and political climate of the post-war South.In this facsimile of the 1866 edition of the standard Southern history of the Confederacy, Pollard, who was the editor of the Daily Richmond Examiner during the war, offers a fascinating historical account that brilliantly conveys the South's cause. The entire war is covered here, from Fort Sumpter to Appomatox, and although it does look at the war from a decidedly southern point of view, it offers insight into what people thought at the time. Profiles of 24 leaders are also featured.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
