R. E. Lee: A Biography, Vol. 4
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| Rating | : | 4.90 (718 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1931313393 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 640 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-10-14 |
| Language | : | English |
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About the Author Douglas Southall Freeman, the son of a Confederate soldier, was born in Lynchburg, Virginia, in 1886. . He was commissioned to write a one-volume biography of Lee in 1915, but his research and writings over two decades produced four large volumes.Freeman won another Pulitzer Prize for his six-volume definitive biography of George Washington.He died in 1953
Five Stars great history. Lee Douglas Southall Freeman's Pulitzer Prize winning biography of Robert E. Lee is THE definitive account of the only man ever offered command of two opposing armies. Written long before political correctness became imperative, it provides a detailed account of his life and a frank assessment of both his successes and failures. In four volumes he covers every facet of the life of a man whose impact is still felt to this day.Volume I covers Lee's upbringing and the impact of his Father, Revolutionary War hero "Light-Horse" Harry Lee who enjoyed the complete confidence of . jennifer said A Riveting and Fascinating Literary Treasure. I am privileged to have had the opportunity to read this biography and regard it as a historical treasure. I think it is tragic that this is not currently in print and very few copies seem to be available, as more people of our current times should have easier access to this information. I found the book to be a wonderful mix of information, describing Robert E. Lee in all of his roles as son, engineer, spouse, father, and Christian as well as describing very adequately the military aspect of his leadership and campaigns. Although it is a lengthy document, Mr. Freeman
Douglas Southall Freeman, the son of a Confederate soldier, was born in Lynchburg, Virginia, in 1886. . He was commissioned to write a one-volume biography of Lee in 1915, but his research and writings over two decades produced four large volumes.Freeman won another Pulitzer Prize for his six-volume definitive biography of George Washington.He died in 1953
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