The Day of the Confederacy: A Chronicle of the Embattled South

"The Day of the Confederacy: A Chronicle of the Embattled South" by Nathaniel W. Stephenson is a historical exploration of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War. The story kicks off by examining the secession movement, highlighting how it grew and the important moments within it, like Abraham Lincoln's election and the Southern states' choice to leave the Union. The narrative looks at the first period of confusion and talks among the Southern states about breaking away, pointing out the involvement of political leaders such as Jefferson Davis and Judah P. Benjamin. It shows how different groups united and how strong the desire to secede became in states such as South Carolina, Georgia, and Mississippi, which then resulted in forming the Confederate government and the strong need for freedom that pushed them toward war.