Clement Eaton analyzes the faults of the Southern Confederacy, focusing specifically of how the impact of the war led to negative changes in society. Clement Eaton analysis the life struggle of the Confederacy through previously unavailable materials, showcasing where the South went wrong and what contributed to its loss of the American Civil War. Focused on achieving an effective balance among the social, political, and military history of the Confederacy, Eaton portrays the human drama and significance of military confrontations.