The Rise and Fall of the Confederate Government, written by Jefferson Davis, the President of the Confederate States during the American Civil War, is a monumental historical account published in 1881. The book offers Davis' personal perspective on the causes and conduct of the Civil War, the formation of the Confederate government, its operations, and its eventual collapse. Davis argues that the Confederacy’s cause was just, focusing on the defense of states' rights and Southern sovereignty. His account also explores the political, military, and social challenges faced by the Confederacy. The leather-bound edition of this work is a valuable resource for understanding the Confederate viewpoint on the Civil War, providing a firsthand narrative from one of the key figures involved in the conflict. This work remains a significant primary source for those studying the history of the Civil War and the South's resistance to Union forces.