A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital - Jones, J. B.
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Reprint of the original, first published in 1866. The Antigonos publishing house specialises in the publication of reprints of historical books. We make sure that these works are made available to the public in good condition in order to preserve their cultural heritage.

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Reprint of the original, first published in 1866. The Antigonos publishing house specialises in the publication of reprints of historical books. We make sure that these works are made available to the public in good condition in order to preserve their cultural heritage.
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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.