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Robert E. Lee: A Biography
by Emory M. Thomas

Robert E. Lee: A Biography
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Author: Emory M. Thomas
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1997-06-17
ISBN: 0393316319
Number of pages: 480
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company

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Book Review: A revealing, humanizing narrative of the legendary general.
Summary: 5 Stars

Professor Thomas' narrative provides a revealing insight into the life of this legendary commander. He is presented as human; cutting through the mythological jargon that prompts superhuman epics to be spread via word-of-mouth or text. Thomas' Robert E. Lee is believable, both as family man and commander of Confederate troops. The reader can now understand Lee's motivation, his love of Virginia, and his ability to lead men, seriously outnumbered, into battle. This is a must-read.

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