Lee, the greatgreatgreatgreatnephew of the confederate general robert e. Sep 01, 2000 recollections and letters of general robert e. Although having fought for the slavetrading south during the american civil war he was, and still is, regarded as a superb tactician and leader of men by both north and south. From his birth as the son of a celebrated and tragic revolutionary war hero, to his career after the civil war when he led by example to heal the terrible wounds of the conflict, there is much to learn from this celebrated general. He was the son of famous revolutionary war hero light horse harry lee. I highly recommend the book to anyone interested in this general.
Robert edward lee january 19, 1807 october 12, 1870 was an american and confederate soldier, best known as a commander of the confederate states army. Enterprise reporter focusing on history, the social sciences, and culture. Written about 25 years after lee s death, it may or may not be an accurate account of. Scott is best known for his memoir, god is my copilot 1943, about his exploits in world war ii with the flying tigers and the united states army. Robert edward, 18071870 online books about this author are available, as is a wikipedia article lee, robert e. Aug 28, 2017 born in 1807, lee was a product of the virginia gentry his father a revolutionary war hero and governor of the state, his wife the daughter of george washingtons adopted son. Lee is widely portrayed as an ardent antisecessionist who left the united states army only because he would not draw his sword against his native virginia, a southern aristocrat who opposed slavery, and a brilliant military leader whose exploits sustained the. These generals were most often infantry or cavalry brigade commanders, aides to other higherranking generals, and war department staff officers.
You can read all these fine books for free on this site. Jan 26, 2018 when confederate army general robert e. This set of orders was later found by the union army and its contents helped to embolden george mcclellan and the army of the potomac as it pursued robert e. He had been in poor health, but his specific illness was a. Civil war battle of manassas centennial collins drink glass 1961 robert e lee. Lee doubleday, page, 1924 ps primary source a primary source is a work that is being studied, or that provides firsthand or direct evidence on a topic. Lee, i thought it might be helpful to compile a list of seven essential books about the generalinchief of.
Lee was born on january 19, 1807 in stratford hall, virginia. Army prior to the civil war, his service in the confederate states army, his letters to his family, his life after the war as a private citizen and his opinions on the war. Lee books and biography free pdf books from bookyards, one of the worlds first online libraries to offer ebooks to be downloaded for free. Hills daughter, lucy lee hill, to serve as her godfather. Lee was a distinguished confederate general in the confederate army who bravely led his troops against the union army until his defeat at the appomattox courthouse in april of 1865 lee was born into a wealthy, prominent virginia family on january 19, 1807 at stratford hall plantation. Scott is best known for his memoir, god is my copilot 1943, about his exploits in world war ii with the flying tigers and the united states army air forces in china and burma. Robert edward lee january 19, 1807 october 12, 1870 was an american and confederate.
Lee, handsomely matted and framed with a color illustration of him. He was already well known in the us for capturing john brown, who started the raid on harpers ferry. Recollections and letters of general robert e lee by robert e. Mar 03, 2020 recollections and letters of general robert e. His father, henry lee iii, was a distinguished revolutionary war soldier who earned the nickname.
Lee was the leading confederate general during the u. The steamboat inspired the 1912 song waiting for the robert e. Lee, a george washingtonclass submarine built in 1958, was named for lee, as was the m3 lee tank, produced in 1941 and 1942. Home books recollections and letters of general robert e. Enterprise reporter focusing on history, the social sciences, and. Of all the heroes produced by the civil war, robert e. Lighthorse harry lee fought in the revolutionary war. United states history civil war, 18611865 campaigns subject.
Lee is a paradox of sorts, while owning slaves he was opposed to the institution of slavery. Advice, admonitions, and anecdotes on christian duty and wisdom from the life of general lee robert e. Written about 25 years after lees death, it may or may not be an accurate account of. Introduction by gamaliel bradford, with an appendix of unpublished letters edited by william taylor thom. Lee s nephew, one of his generals in the army of northern virginia, and later governor of virginia. Lee, the 4 volume biography on lee by author douglas southall freeman, and.
After the war although lee could have been tried and hung as a traitor to the united states, he was forgiven by president lincoln. Robert edward lee, 180770, general in chief of the confederate armies in the american civil war, b. Lees nephew, one of his generals in the army of northern virginia, and later governor of virginia. Published in 1904, this book is a collection of documents compiled by captain robert edward lee, the son of general robert e. Lee, the 4 volume biography on lee by author douglas southall freeman, and new information that has come. Born in 1807, lee was a product of the virginia gentry his father a revolutionary war hero and governor of the state, his wife the daughter of george washingtons adopted son. Nolan is a book that brings us the human man and not he icon of the civil war. Lee rebel yell michael kordas superb new biography of the confederate general, clouds of glory. Lee view this item in the collection left with no route of escape after the fall of petersburg, virginia, on april 2, 1865, confederate general robert e. The making and the breaking of the legend of robert e. Lee from letters lee wrote to family, friends, and associates.
He is remembered for leading the army of northern virginia to the brink of victory in the civil war. Recollections and letters of general robert e lee, used. Recollections and letters of general robert e lee by. Notebookjournal lined 100 pages with inspirational quotes by robert e. For decades, the family appeared to be united in promoting the adulation of its bestknown member, the preeminent confederate general robert e. It is said that in war, the victors write the histories.
Lee 18071870 was widely acknowledged as the best officer in the us army. Lee was one of the greatest generals to have ever lived. He challenged union forces during the wars bloodiest battles, including antietam and. Lee, about the uproar over statues of his ancestor. Debates and opinions abound in newspapers, books, and social media as to whether lee is a person to be admired or condemned. By wars end the confederacy had at least 383 different men who held this rank in the pacs, and three in the acsa. A sin by any other name is the rarest of books a social justice coming of age memoir. Thomas talked about his experiences writing biographies of confederate general robert e. Lee remains one of the most polarizing figures of the civil war or war between the states. Lee left the united states army so as not to take his sword and use it against his native virginia. He received good terms for his soldiers, who were given food and allowed to return home.
Lee is widely portrayed as an ardent antisecessionist who left the united states army only because he would not draw his sword against his native virginia, a southern aristocrat who opposed slavery, and a brilliant military leader whose exploits sustained the confederate cause. Formerly majorgeneral commanding twentythird army corps. Having recently written a book of my own on robert e. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Lee on his horse, traveler, surrounded by his officers. Lee archibald, constable, 1904 ps primary source a primary source is a work that is being studied, or that provides firsthand or direct evidence on a topic. The overall portrait that emerges is favorable a general beloved by his troops and depended upon for his wise counsel and military skills by his boss, general robert e. General lee, a biography was written by fitzhugh lee. Commanding the confederate army of virginia during the civil war biography.
Others tried to do it for him, and some are good, but this particular book is closest to lees real personality. Robert edward, 18071870, contrib report of general robert e. Lee in his confederate army uniform had been a prized possession of mine. General officers in the confederate states army wikipedia. Lee, in full robert edward lee, born january 19, 1807, stratford, westmoreland county, virginia, u. On may 1, 1864, general lee was at the baptism of general a. Lee died five years after the civil war ended, the cause of his death had doctors stumped. Lee was a confederate general who led the souths attempt at secession during the civil war. Lee 2012, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Last edited14 dec 2008 general robert edward lee was born on 19 january 1807 at stratford hall, virginia, u. Civil war and has been venerated as a heroic figure in the american south. A1 he was the son of general henry lee iii and anne hill carter. Jul 04, 2006 learn about civil war general robert e.
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