Lee the American

by Gamaliel Bradford

Overview

Sympathetic portrait of an enigmatic man who was a model of decorum and honor, a moderate on the issue of secession, a fierce fighter in battle, and a chivalrous soldier — even in defeat. Exceptional sourcebook for students of American history, Civil War buffs, and admirers of the Southern general. 10 black-and-white illustrations.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780486147604
Publisher:	Dover Publications
Publication date:	02/15/2012
Series:	Civil War
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	256
File size:	3 MB

Table of Contents

I.	Lee Before the War	1
II.	The Great Decision	15
III.	Lee and Davis	31
IV.	Lee and the Confederate Government	49
V.	Lee and His Army	67
VI.	Lee and Jackson	85
VII.	Lee in Battle	105
VIII.	Lee as a General	117
IX.	Lee's Social and Domestic Life	135
X.	Lee's Spiritual Life	153
XI.	Lee After the War	171
	Appendix	189
	Titles of Books Most Frequently Cited	201
	Notes	203
	Index	225