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Douglas Southall Freeman’s Pulitzer Prize–winning biography of Robert E. Lee was greeted with critical acclaim when it was first published in 1935. This reissue chronicles all the major aspects and highlights of the general’s military career, from his stunning accomplishments in the Mexican War to the humbling surrender at Appomattox.
More than just a military leader, Lee embodied all the conflicts of his time. The son of a Revolutionary War hero and related by marriage to George Washington, he was the product of young America’s elite. When Abraham Lincoln offered him command of the United States Army, however, he choose to lead the confederate ranks, convinced that his first loyalty lay with his native Virginia. Although a member of the planter class, he felt that slavery was “a moral and political evil.” Aloof and somber, he nevertheless continually inspired his men by his deep concern for their personal welfare.
Freeman’s biography is the full portrait of a great American—a distinguished, scholarly, yet eminently readable classic that has linked Freeman to Lee as irrevocably as Boswell to Dr. Johnson.
Publisher : Scribner; Touchstonee ed. edition (August 1, 1997)
Language : English
Paperback : 656 pages
ISBN-10 : 0684829533
ISBN-13 : 978-0684829531
Item Weight : 2.4 pounds
Dimensions : 6.13 x 1.7 x 9.25 inches
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Customers find the book well-written and informative about Robert E. Lee’s life. They describe it as an enjoyable read with insightful information about his character and military leadership. Many find the story interesting and satisfying to read, with a thorough narrative of major events. However, opinions differ on the level of detail provided, with some finding it approachable and easy to read, while others feel it’s too detailed and lacking descriptive maps.
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