R. E. Lee

• Autore: Freeman Douglas Southall
• Pubblicazione: San Francisco : , : Golden Springs Publishing, , 2016; ©2016
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (655 pages)
• Soggetto topico: Military biography; Generals - United States
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- DEDICATION -- FOREWORD -- ILLUSTRATIONS -- MAPS -- CHAPTER I-A CARRIAGE GOES TO ALEXANDRIA -- CHAPTER II-A BACKGROUND OF GREAT TRADITIONS -- CHAPTER III-FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF WEST POINT -- CHAPTER IV-THE EDUCATION OF A CADET -- CHAPTER V-SORROW AND SCANDAL COME TO THE LEES -- CHAPTER VI-MARRIAGE -- CHAPTER VII-THE ANCIENT WAR OF STAFF AND LINE -- CHAPTER VIII-LEE IS BROUGHT CLOSE TO FRUSTRATION -- CHAPTER IX-YOUTH CONSPIRES AGAINST A GIANT -- CHAPTER X-LEE STUDIES HIS ANCESTORS -- CHAPTER XI-AN ESTABLISHED PLACE IN THE CORPS -- CHAPTER XII-FIVE DRAB YEARS END IN OPPORTUNITY -- CHAPTER XIII-A CAMPAIGN WITHOUT A CANNON SHOT -- CHAPTER XIV-FIRST EXPERIENCES UNDER FIRE-(VERA CRUZ) -- CHAPTER XV-A DAY UNDER A LOG CONTRIBUTES TO VICTORY-(CERRO GORDO) -- CHAPTER XVI-LAURELS IN A LAVA FIELD-(PADIERNA AND CHURUBUSCO) -- CHAPTER XVII-INTO THE "HALLS OF THE MONTEZUMAS" -- CHAPTER XVIII-THE BUILDING OF FORT CARROLL -- CHAPTER XIX-WEST POINT PROVES TO BE NO SINECURE -- CHAPTER XX-LEE TRANSFERS FROM STAFF TO LINE -- CHAPTER XXI-EDUCATION BY COURT-MARTIAL -- CHAPTER XXII-THE LEES BECOME LAND-POOR -- CHAPTER XXIII-AN INTRODUCTION TO MILITANT ABOLITIONISM -- CHAPTER XXIV-COLONEL LEE DECLARES THE FAITH THAT IS IN HIM -- CHAPTER XXV-THE ANSWER HE WAS BORN TO MAKE -- CHAPTER XXVI-ON A TRAIN EN ROUTE TO RICHMOND -- CHAPTER XXVII-VIRGINIA LOOKS TO LEE -- CHAPTER XXVIII-CAN VIRGINIA BE DEFENDED? -- CHAPTER XXIX-THE VOLUNTEERS ARE CALLED OUT -- CHAPTER XXX-THE MOBILIZATION COMPLETED -- CHAPTER XXXI-THE WAR OPENS ON THREE VIRGINIA FRONTS -- CHAPTER XXXII-LEE DISCLOSES A WEAKNESS -- CHAPTER XXXIII-LEE CONDUCTS HIS FIRST CAMPAIGN -- CHAPTER XXXIV-POLITICS IN WAR: A SORRY STORY -- CHAPTER XXXV-POLITICS, THE RAIN DEMON, AND ANOTHER FAILURE -- CHAPTER XXXVI-AN EASY LESSON IN COMBATING SEA-POWER. ; APPENDIX I-1-THE OFFER OF THE UNION COMMAND TO LEE IN 1861 -- APPENDIX I-2-TOWNSEND'S ACCOUNT OF LEE'S INTERVIEW WITH SCOTT, APRIL 18, 1861 -- APPENDIX I-3-THE SUMMONS OF LEE TO RICHMOND, APRIL, 1861 -- APPENDIX I-4-THE STAFF OF GENERAL LEE -- FIRST PERIOD-THE VIRGINIA COMMAND -- SECOND PERIOD-THE WEST VIRGINIA CAMPAIGN -- THIRD PERIOD-THE SOUTH CAROLINA OPERATIONS -- FOURTH PERIOD-ADVISER TO THE PRESIDENT -- FIFTH PERIOD-COMMANDER OF THE ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA -- APPENDIX I-5-GENERAL LEE'S MOUNTS -- REQUEST FROM THE PUBLISHER.
• Sommario/riassunto: This biography of Robert E. Lee, written by Douglas Southall Freeman, explores the life and military career of the Confederate general. Originally published in 1934, the book draws on extensive research, including previously unexamined records and manuscripts. Freeman delves into Lee's early life, education at West Point, and his experiences during the Mexican-American War. The biography also covers Lee's role in the American Civil War, his strategic decisions, and his leadership of the Army of Northern Virginia. Freeman aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of Lee's character and contributions, appealing to both military scholars and general readers interested in Civil War history and Southern heritage.
• Altri titoli varianti: R. E. Lee
• Titolo autorizzato: R. E. Lee
• ISBN: 9781786259493; 1786259494
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910156458503321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: R. E. Lee: A Biography