The Union That Shaped the Confederacy

The biography explores the contrasting lives of Robert Toombs and Alexander H. Stephens, two influential figures from Georgia whose friendship significantly impacted the Confederacy. Toombs, a charismatic leader, and Stephens, a fragile intellectual, navigated the tumultuous landscape of secession and war together, despite their differing temperaments. Davis delves into their political careers, personal struggles, and eventual disillusionment, illustrating how their bond endured through crises and shaped their visions for the South, the Union, and the Confederacy that ultimately eluded them.