Thomas F. (hardtack) -
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A very long read, but well worth it if you are interested in the American Civil War and/or Robert E. Lee. This book takes "The Marble Man" and makes him human again, with all his triumphs and failures.
Lee was not the perfect man, but he had greatness. A product of his times, he did not change as did others, and this can be counted as one of his failures. But by urging others to lay down their weapons and hatreds, he achieved greatness. Perhaps that is what we should remember him for.
Lee was not the perfect man, but he had greatness. A product of his times, he did not change as did others, and this can be counted as one of his failures. But by urging others to lay down their weapons and hatreds, he achieved greatness. Perhaps that is what we should remember him for.
A. S. C. (LizardClaw) reviewed Reading the Man: A Portrait of Robert E. Lee Through His Private Letters on + 22 more book reviews
I liked the history and added details of Arlington, VA. and the Civil War Process of succession, war and reunification. It was very insightful to the person and myth of R.E.L. They wrote very interesting letters back then! A.S.C
