Author brian melton clearly separates fact from the idealized lore and fiction created after the. Lees ancestors were some of the first europeans to settle in virginia. Robert lee was the nations most notable traitor since benedict arnold. Thomass book is still the best modern biography of lee. Lee, general in chief of the armies of the confederate states. Robert later began attending the interlochen center of the arts summer program but, it was not until high school that robert discovered his true musical. Published in 1934, this fourvolume book by douglas southall freeman chronicles all of the major events. Grant and the bestsellers ike and hero, paints a vivid and admiring portrait of lee as a. Leeperhaps the most famous and least understood legend in american history and one of our most admired heroes. Robert e lees father henry lee iii fought under generals george washington and nathaniel greene in the american revolution. The steamboat inspired the 1912 song waiting for the robert e. He commanded the army of northern virginia from 1862 until its surrender in 1865 and earned a reputation as a skilled tactician a son of revolutionary war officer henry light horse harry lee iii, lee was a.
A book for children and management harvest it press, september 8. Lee, a george washingtonclass submarine built in 1958, was named for lee, as was the m3 lee tank, produced in 1941 and 1942. Like arnold, robert lee had an exceptional record of military service before his downfall. Lee was a confederate general who led the souths attempt at secession during the civil war. Born to a virginia family of nobility but little money, his. I will compile the nominations and then a week later you can vote on the one you think is the best. A biography takes one of the best known and least understood figures of the american civic war down from his pedestal as an iconic, legendary hero and transforms him into a human being that 21stcentury readers can easily relate to. A gallant foeman in the fighta brother when the fight was oerthe hand that led the host with might.
Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Lees statue youtube the smartest horse that ever lived a true story duration. A book for children and management harvest it press, september 8, 20. He is known for his work on inherit the wind 1960, first monday in october 1981 and the unexpected 1952. The army of northern virginia was the most successful of the southern armies. Lee was the leading confederate general during the u. Henry lee iii is often referred to by his nickname light horse harry which he. However i did recently read a great book on lees life after the war. May 30, 2014 trinity, a striking painting on exhibit at the ogden museum of southern art in new orleans, depicts jesus christ, elvis presley and robert e.
Character, however, will take us only so far in explaining lees. Lee became president of washington college in lexington, virginia. Lee was born on october 15, 1918 in elyria, ohio, usa as robert edwin lee. This is the second article in the series on great preachers of the past.
Michael korda s superb new biography of the confederate general, clouds of glory. Jul 2, 2018 explore civilwarhistorys board robert e. Jun 04, 2017 the legend of the confederate leaders heroism and decency is based in the fiction of a person who never existed. Jan 19, 2014 expected may, 2014 new york times bestselling author michael kordas fresh, contemporary single volume historical biography of general robert e.
Lees dispatches, unpublished letters of general robert e. The last years by charles flood begins with lees return to richmond and covers his life as a college president. See all books authored by robert lee, including nutritional assessment, and fort meade and the black hills, and more on. Make offer lee and his generals civil war confederate robert e lee matthews framed art 31. Lee the greatest general of the civil war, and it is generally agreed that his military genius, hampered though it was by lack of men and materiel, was a principal factor in keeping the confederacy alive. Lee only wanted peace and healing for the united states after the civil war. Rebecca beatrice brooks january 27, 2019 may 22, 2019 no comments on best books about robert e. The strangest part about the continued personality cult. Edison, by the famous writer for young americans w. Congress voted to use federal funds to restore the lee mansion in the arlington national cemetery. He worked there until he died from a stroke in 1870.
Jerome lawrence and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. He challenged union forces during the wars bloodiest battles, including antietam and. 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 during the american civil war. In 1825, robert e lee entered the united states military academy. Lee rebel yell michael kordas superb new biography of the confederate general, clouds of glory. Lee became an enduring symbol for the people of the american south. Lee was born the fourth child of colonel henry lee and ann hill carter on january 19, 1807.
Army, confederate states of america, generals, generals publisher new york. The legend of the confederate leaders heroism and decency is based in the fiction of a person who never existed. Good manners, korda writes, at some level mattered more to him than victory. Lee is a story not of defeat but of triumphtriumph in clearing his family name, triumph in marrying properly, triumph over the mighty mississippi in his work as an engineer, and triumph over all other military men to become the towering figure who commanded the confederate army in the american civil war. Most tend to be books of hero worshiping that repeat old lost cause myths. Civil war and has been venerated as a heroic figure in the american south. Grant presided over the first memorial day ceremony at arlington national cemeterywhich, until 1864. This will finally and definitively be the best book on lee forever. In this installment we will take a brief look into the life of dr. A book for children and analysts amazon createspace, jan 18, 2017 scada and me. Lee occupies a remarkable place in the pantheon of american history, combining in the minds of many, michael korda writes in this admiring and briskly written biography, a strange. Lee, nicknamed the monarch of the mississippi, was a steamboat built in new albany, indiana, in 1866 not to confused with the second 18761882 and third 18971904 robert e lee. Robert greene lee 1886 1978, premier preacher and pastor of the 20th century.
Robert was the fourth child of a revolutionary war hero henry light horse harry lee and ann hill carter lee. The making and the breaking of the legend of robert e. It provides an unbiased, accurate and incredibly detailed synopsis of lees. Lee 1191807 10121870 lee 1191807 10121870 beloved general of the south for some the man robert e. Lawrence, has written the first major biography of lee in nearly twenty years, bringing to life one of americas greatest, most iconic heroes. He started taking piano lessons at the age of six, and by twelve years old, he regularly participated in classical competitions. Lee occupies a remarkable place in the pantheon of. The strangest part about the continued personality cult of robert e. Lee is a story not of defeat but of triumphtriumph in clearing his family name, triumph in marrying properly, triumph over the mighty mississippi in his work as an engineer, and triumph over all other military men to become the towering figure who commanded the confederate army in. Lee was born on january 19, 1807 at stratford, virginia. This section summarizes the historical books and novels we have in their entirety on this site. Grant presided over the first memorial day ceremony at arlington national cemeterywhich, until 1864, was confederate general robert e.
In the early part of his career, lee served as a military engineer with his duties varying from budgeting to building designs for buildings. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Trinity, a striking painting on exhibit at the ogden museum of southern art in new orleans, depicts jesus christ, elvis presley and robert e. Lee, michael korda, the new york times bestselling biographer of dwight d. Please give your nomination for the best book on robert e. Lee, confederate commander of the army of northern virginia and later all southern armies during the american civil war 186165. He is remembered for leading the army of northern virginia to the brink of victory in the civil war.
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