Robert E. Lee And The Southern Confederacy 1807-1870

By Henry Alexander White

Book Overview

Robert E. Lee And The Southern Confederacy 1807-1870 is a historical biography written by Henry Alexander White. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life and times of Robert E. Lee, one of the most prominent figures in the American Civil War. The book covers Lee's early life, his military career, his role in the Civil War, and his post-war life. The author explores Lee's family background, his education at West Point, and his early military career. The book also provides a detailed account of Lee's role in the Civil War, including his command of the Army of Northern Virginia and his relationship with Confederate President Jefferson Davis. The author examines Lee's military strategy, his victories and defeats, and his impact on the outcome of the war. In addition to his military career, the book also delves into Lee's personal life, including his marriage, his religious beliefs, and his views on slavery. The author explores Lee's post-war life, including his role as president of Washington College (now Washington and Lee University) and his efforts to promote reconciliation between the North and South. Overall, Robert E. Lee And The Southern Confederacy 1807-1870 is a well-researched and comprehensive biography that provides a detailed look at one of America's most controversial and complex figures. The book offers insights into Lee's character, his motivations, and his place in American 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: 1428651349
• ISBN13: 9781428651340
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 568 Pages
• Weight: 1.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"