Virginia's General: Robert E. Lee and the Civil War
by Albert Marrin
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A biography of the 19th-century Confederate general whose tactics are studied today by military strategists.Tags
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Definitely the best-written book in my history course so far.
Robert E. Lee has now made my list of favorite historical figures, along with several other Civil War fellows. But all in all, this book made me incredibly sorry for the North, who seemed to get stuck with some very awful generals.
Robert E. Lee has now made my list of favorite historical figures, along with several other Civil War fellows. But all in all, this book made me incredibly sorry for the North, who seemed to get stuck with some very awful generals.
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Albert Marrin, professor emeritus of history at Yeshiva University in New York City
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- American Civil War (1861 | 1865)
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