Thomas, E

Robert E.Lee: A Biography

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ISBN 13:
9780393316315
author:
Thomas, E
format:
Paperback
publisher:
W. W. Norton & Company
language:
English
Publication Year:
1997
Pages:
472
Genre:
American history: c 1800 to c 1900
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£25.26

Description

Robert E. Lee: A Biography by Emory M. Thomas is a deeply personal and insightful exploration of one of America's most iconic figures. This biography delves into the complexities of Lee's life, revealing a man driven by both ambition and inner turmoil. From his struggles with family expectations to his tumultuous marriage and relationships, Thomas sheds light on the contradictions that defined Lee's character. A brilliant engineer, skilled warrior, and college president, Lee was also an enigmatic individual torn between self-control and a deep-seated desire for freedom. Through Thomas's thorough examination of Lee's life, we gain a nuanced understanding of this larger-than-life figure, one whose legacy continues to fascinate and provoke us today.

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