Robert E. Lee: Who Brought The South Back To The Union

By Clifford Smyth

Book Overview

""Robert E. Lee: Who Brought The South Back To The Union"" by Clifford Smyth is a historical non-fiction book that explores the life and legacy of one of the most iconic figures in American history, General Robert E. Lee. The book delves into Lee's military career, his role in the Civil War, and his impact on the reunification of the United States after the war.Smyth provides a detailed account of Lee's early life, his education at West Point, and his rise through the ranks of the United States Army. The author also examines Lee's decision to resign his commission and join the Confederate Army, as well as his leadership during some of the most pivotal battles of the Civil War.Throughout the book, Smyth challenges the traditional view of Lee as a traitor and instead presents him as a complex figure who struggled with his loyalty to his country and his loyalty to his home state of Virginia. The author also explores Lee's efforts to reconcile with the Union after the war, including his work as the president of Washington College (now Washington and Lee University) and his support for President Andrew Johnson's efforts to rebuild the country.Overall, ""Robert E. Lee: Who Brought The South Back To The Union"" provides a fascinating look into the life of one of America's most controversial figures and sheds new light on his impact on the country's history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163172359
• ISBN13: 9781163172353
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"