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The Man Who Would Not Be Washington: Robert E. Lee's Civil War and His Decision That Changed American History
By Horn, Jonathan
- ISBN
- 9781476748566 9781476748580
- Publisher
- Scribner
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Starred Review on November 15, 2014 | Social Sciences
Horn's (former White House presidential speechwriter) thematic biography captures the many facets of Robert E. Lee's crowded life (1807–70). In it, the author covers Lee's constricted childhood caused by his father's abandonment of the family; his brilliant record at West Point; his protracted courtship with Mary Custis, the daughter of G.W.P. Custis, George Washington's adopted son; his marriage and numerous postings around the country as military engineer; his roles in the war with Mexico and as superintendent ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
