The Life And Campaigns Of General Lee

By Edward Lee Childe

Book Overview

""The Life and Campaigns of General Lee"" by Edward Lee Childe is a comprehensive biography of one of the most prominent figures in American history, General Robert E. Lee. The book covers Lee's early life and military career, including his service in the Mexican-American War and his time as superintendent of West Point. It then delves into his role in the Civil War, detailing his campaigns and battles as commander of the Army of Northern Virginia. Childe provides insight into Lee's leadership style and strategies, as well as his personal life and relationships. The book also examines Lee's post-war years, including his time as president of Washington College (now Washington and Lee University) and his legacy as a symbol of the Confederacy. Overall, ""The Life and Campaigns of General Lee"" offers a comprehensive and detailed look at one of America's most celebrated and controversial military leaders.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: 1430463252
• ISBN13: 9781430463252
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"