The Man Who Would Not Be Washington (CD-Audio)

from NickHowes

Robert E. Lee, related to George Washington slightly by blood, and more directly by marrying Washington's granddaughter, became the antithesis of the founder of the country. While Washington owed allegiance to the nation, Lee regarded his home state as his nation. That's the theme of this interes...

from torrey23

This is a well written book. It illuminates the struggle Lee faced his entire life. This struggle led him to turn his back on the Union, even though he was opposed to secession, and fight for Virginia. There is very little bias shown for the north or the south. I would highly recommend this book.

from yukon92

A interesting book about R.E. Lee.... not necessarily as the legend he became, but as the man he was.

from tuckerresearch

A good, quick, no frills biography of Robert E. Lee through the lens of George Washington. Lee's life was inextricably linked to Washington's: his dad was one of Washington's right-hand-men, his dad famously eulogized and idolized Washington, he grew up in the same area as Washington, he married ...

from NickHowes

Robert E. Lee, related to George Washington slightly by blood, and more directly by marrying Washington's granddaughter, became the antithesis of the founder of the country. While Washington owed allegiance to the nation, Lee regarded his home state as his nation. That's the theme of this interes...