A WALL STREET JOURNAL BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR • From the award-winning historian and best-selling author of Gettysburg comes the definitive biography of Robert E. Lee. An intimate look at the Confederate general in all his complexity—his hypocrisy and courage, his inner turmoil and outward calm, his disloyalty and his honor."An important contribution to reconciling the myths with the facts." —New York Times Book Review...

"The best and most balanced of the Lee biographies."—New York Review of BooksThe life of Robert E. Lee is a story not of defeat but of triumph—triumph in clearing his family name, triumph in marrying properly, triumph over the mighty Mississippi in his work as an engineer, and triumph over all other military men to become the towering figure who commanded the Confederate army in the American Civil War. But late in life Lee confessed that he "was always wan...

To commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the end of the Civil War, Diversion Books is publishing seminal works of the era: stories told by the men and women who led, who fought, and who lived in an America that had come apart at the seams.The commander of the Confederacy, "Light Horse Harry" remains one of the most fascinating figures of the American Civil War. These are his letters, the personal thoughts and insights from the great military mind and icon of the era.

"While I wish to do what is right, I am unwilling to do what is wrong, either at the bidding of the South or the North. One of their plans seems to be the renewal of the slave trade. That I am opposed to on every ground. I can anticipate no greater calamity for the country than a dissolution of the Union."From his early career through his time as President of Washington College, here is Robert E. Lee in his own words. Compiled by Reverend J. William Jones, who served with ...

General Lee was a prolific writer, seemingly writing letters almost every day of his life, although he never really wrote his own memoirs. This book presents an extraordinary historical account, which allows us to learn the personality of the great Confederate leader through his everyday actions, like walking with his favorite dog or talking with his family members.

In "Recollections and Letters of General Robert E. Lee," the author offers a profound and personal examination of the Civil War through the lens of its most revered general. This memoir, characterized by its poignant introspection and vivid narrative style, not only recounts key military engagements but also delves into Lee's complex relationships with family, fellow generals, and the Southern cause. The text serves as both a historical document and a reflective piece, revealing the motiva...

"Recollections and Letters of General Robert E. Lee" is a compelling collection that offers a unique glimpse into the life and thoughts of one of America's most iconic military leaders. Compiled from personal letters and recollections, the book provides insights into Lee's character, his leadership during the Civil War, and his reflections on duty, honor, and the complexities of war. Through his correspondence, readers can appreciate Lee's deep sense of responsibility and his commitment to...

This biography provides a concise, accurate, and lively account of one of the best known yet least understood figures of the Civil War, Robert E. Lee, depicting him as a human being instead of a legend, making him accessible as a person.Robert E. Lee: A Biography takes one of the best known and least understood figures of the American Civic War down from his pedestal as an iconic, legendary hero and transforms him into a human being that 21st-century reade...

Step into the personal and historical world of one of America’s most iconic military leaders with Recollections and Letters of General Robert E. Lee by Robert E. Lee. This audiobook offers listeners an intimate glimpse into Lee’s thoughts, experiences, and reflections during a pivotal period in American history, blending personal correspondence with reflective memoirs.Lee’s letters and recollections reveal his leadership style, moral convictions, and persp...

With the exception of George Washington, perhaps the most famous and celebrated general in American history is Robert E. Lee (January 19, 1807 October 12, 1870), despite the fact he led the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia against the Union in the Civil War. The son of U.S. Revolutionary War hero Henry "Light Horse Harry" Lee III, a relative of Martha Custis Washington, and a top graduate of West Point, Lee had distinguished himself so well before the Civil War that President Lincoln as...

Beloved by his soldiers and respected by his enemies, Robert E. Lee is undoubtedly the most popular general in American history to fight on the losing side.This book takes an in-depth look at this southern gentleman as a strategist and a tactician, covering all of his most important victories and defeats. Although courted by Lincoln, Robert E. Lee could not fight against his native Virginia and joined the Confederacy. After assuming command of the Army of Northern ...

A collection of personal letters and reminiscences offering insight into the character, values, and private reflections of General Robert E. Lee. The focus is on personal thought rather than military history.