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.
#1616757 in Books 1992-07Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.50 x 6.50 x 1.75l; #File Name: 0681415673558 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. HistoricBy Gary L. ScottWritten in Victorian style; so the language is interesting. This edition is a reprint of the original 1912 book; so it's much closer to the time of the history it describes; some of the men were still alive at the time it was written. Fascinating; fast read; a keeper. Strictly the Union side. The Confederacy did not make personal awards during the war; some were done after it was over. So the Union bias of the battle descriptions is evident.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. More than just the headlinesBy Rev TedT 24333Does not include all the recipients of the CMH during the Civil War but more than makes up for that with the rather complete description of each heroic event that is covered. It fills in a lot of the gaps left by other book. A valuable addition to my Civil War library.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great book and enjoyed seeing a picture of my Greatx4 ...By Jennifer JGreat book and enjoyed seeing a picture of my Greatx4 Grandfather in it. It was exactly how described and shipping was super fast. Thank you! :)
