This historical work offers an intimate glimpse into the life and times of the American South during the Civil War through the eyes of a high-society woman. Her diary entries, written between 1861 and 1865, provide a personal and detailed account of the daily struggles, political intrigue, and social dynamics of the Confederacy. As the wife of a prominent Confederate official, the author was well-placed to observe and comment on the key figures and events of the era, revealing the complexities and human realities behind the historical conflict. Her candid observations capture the tumultuous emotions of a nation at war, as well as the personal experiences of loss, hardship, and the changing social fabric of the South.

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