--- product_id: 8194525 title: "The Confederate Nation: 1861-1865" brand: "emory m. thomas" price: "£17.38" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/8194525-the-confederate-nation-1861-1865 store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # The Confederate Nation: 1861-1865 **Brand:** emory m. thomas **Price:** £17.38 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Confederate Nation: 1861-1865 by emory m. thomas - **How much does it cost?** £17.38 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/8194525-the-confederate-nation-1861-1865) ## Best For - emory m. thomas enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted emory m. thomas brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Confederate Nation: 1861-1865 ## Images ![The Confederate Nation: 1861-1865 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/518LThXBcxL.jpg) ![The Confederate Nation: 1861-1865 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31W1ZkvfGQL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ An overview of the Confederate Experience *by T***K on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 6, 2007* This book is not exactly a page turner, but the writing is good enough and the material is interesting. I read this book after I took a Civil War history class. Of course, most of the books we read for that class were written from the Union perspective (a good deal of McPherson, etc.). The one thing I really appreciated about this book is that I feel it presented the Confederate experience by chronicling the events of the Civil War completely from the vantage point of the Confederacy. That it to say, Thomas doesn't even bother with the Union perspective; that has been thoroughly covered by other authors. Thomas focuses on the Confederacy throughout, and does a good job of conveying the Southern experience.I think one of this book's strongest characteristics is that it is honest about the Confederacy. This trait manifests itself in both positive and negative feedback. Thomas praises the South in areas where it deserves praise, and yet is honest about some of the paradox inherent in the Confederate experiment. On the whole, I would say that Thomas is probably more friendly to the South than most Civil War authors, but that only made his book all the more refreshing.I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn more about how the Confederates perceived their own actions and the events of the Civil War in general. The book is a bit dated, but I didn't feel that it read as such. This book challenged some of my preconceptions about the South, and yet it said nothing that I felt was flagrantly disagreeable. Thomas is a little slow to come out with his thesis, but once he does he supports it thoroughly. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best of the genre! *by F***R on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 12, 2021* This is the definitive book about the Confederacy. It is meticulously researched and footnoted and, along with the author’s stellar companion volume “Robert E. Lee, it presents perhaps the two most valuable synoptic sources on the South’s politics, economy and social changes both before and during the war. The principal military engagements are explored as are the forays into internationalism. The author exposes the myth of the “Moonlight and Magnolias” image of the old South and shows how this bloody conflict was seemingly unavoidable. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A gripping, yet all too succint history of the Confederacy *by R***R on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 1, 2015* The Confederate Nation: 1861-1865 is a compelling, thoughtful and thoroughly researched book that provides the reader with a quick, yet comprehensive insight on the affairs of the failed Confederate state from its inception in 1861 up until its dissolution in 1865.For all the research that the author carried out to write this fine manuscript, however, its succint character renders it unable to tap on its full potential, rendering the book lacking if you expect it to convey anything more than a quick glimpse of the secessionist effort and the problems that beset the fledgling nation.All in all, a most worthwhile read, especially for those seeking a major overview of the Confederate States of America during its turbulent existence - which I did. Readers that are looking for a more concise overview or those who are already versed in the subject, however, may do well in skipping this title. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/8194525-the-confederate-nation-1861-1865](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/8194525-the-confederate-nation-1861-1865) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-21*