Page, Thomas Nelson
Robert E. Lee the Southerner
- ISBN 13:
- 9781502362025
- author:
- Page, Thomas Nelson
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 0.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Military, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Robert E. Lee: The Southerner The legacy of Robert E. Lee is complex and multifaceted. As the son of U.S. Revolutionary War hero Henry "Light Horse Harry" Lee III, and a relative of Martha Custis Washington, Lee was instilled with a strong sense of honor and duty from an early age. Lee's leadership during the Civil War, particularly his victories against the Union Army of the Potomac in the Eastern theater, has been widely studied and debated. His reputation as a brilliant military strategist is undeniable, yet he also faced criticism for key decisions, such as the ill-fated Pickett's Charge at Gettysburg. This biography offers a nuanced exploration of Lee's life and legacy, examining both his successes and his flaws.