The Lost Cause

The Lost Cause by Edward A. Pollard is a historical non-fiction book that explores the American Civil War and its aftermath. The author argues that the Confederacy was not defeated on the battlefield, but rather fell victim to a larger conspiracy by the Union army, the Northern press, and the Republican party. Pollard presents a revisionist history of the war, painting the Confederacy as a noble cause fighting for states' rights and defending a way of life against an oppressive government.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of the war and its aftermath. Pollard examines the role of Abraham Lincoln, the military strategies of both the Union and Confederacy, and the political climate of the time. He also delves into the impact of the war on Southern culture and society, arguing that the defeat of the Confederacy led to the destruction of a way of life and the rise of a new, oppressive government.Throughout the book, Pollard uses primary sources such as letters, diaries, and newspaper articles to support his arguments. He also draws on his own experiences as a Confederate soldier and journalist to provide a unique perspective on the war.The Lost Cause is a controversial book that has been criticized for its glorification of the Confederacy and its defense of slavery. However, it remains an important work in the history of the Civil War, offering a glimpse into the mindset of those who fought for the Confederacy and the ways in which they justified their cause.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.