The Confederacy at Flood Tide: The Political and Military Ascension, June to December 1862

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The book delves into a pivotal moment in the Civil War, highlighting the Confederacy's peak influence between June and December 1862. It argues that the true "high tide" came before Pickett's Charge, coinciding with Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation and the Confederacy's failure to gain international recognition. As battlefield losses mounted and European support waned, the opportunity for Confederate success diminished. Ultimately, this period marked the beginning of the South's decline, characterized by determination amidst inevitable defeat in the following years.