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Robert E. Lee, a life portrait, by David J. Eicher ; foreword by Robert E. Lee, IV ; introduction by Gary W. Gallagher

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Robert E. Lee, a life portrait, by David J. Eicher ; foreword by Robert E. Lee, IV ; introduction by Gary W. Gallagher
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 224-229) and index
resource.biographical
individual biography
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mapsillustrations
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Robert E. Lee
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
37024852
Responsibility statement
by David J. Eicher ; foreword by Robert E. Lee, IV ; introduction by Gary W. Gallagher
Sub title
a life portrait
Summary
Draws on a multitude of personal letters by Lee, his family members, and fellow army officers. Presents the most comprehensive collection of visuals relating to Lee's life ever assembled: some 375 in all
Table Of Contents
The uneven start of a legend -- A man's life in the Army -- The coming of the War -- An uneventful year for Granny Lee -- The emergence of military genius -- The glorious summer of battle -- A modern kind of war -- The Confederacy unravels -- When the war's over ... -- Lee, the lost cause, and Southern memory -- Appendices: Robert E. Lee's military record ; A selected Lee surname genealogy ; Robert E. Lee's famous relatives ; Members of Robert E. Lee's staff ; Robert E. Lee's mounts
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