Thomas, E
Robert E.Lee: A Biography
- 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:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
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.