Description Jefferson Davis is a historical figure who provokes strong passions among scholars.
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Yet neither viewpoint reveals the whole truth about this complicated figure.
In Jefferson Davis and His Generals , Steven Woodworth shows that both extremes are accurate--Davis was both heroic and incompetent.
Through the years historians have placed him at both ends of the spectrum: some have portrayed him as a hero, others have judged him incompetent.
Description Jefferson Davis is a historical figure who provokes strong passions among scholars