The work, while steeped in the romantic traditions of 19th-century literature, remains a careful study of character and place, illuminating the complexities of youth against a backdrop of emerging nationhood.

The value of this work lies not in the description of the battles themselves, but rather in the personal perception provided by seeing them through Lee's eyes.

With contributions that range from the strategic musings of Robert E. Lee to the impassioned narratives of John Esten Cooke, the collection offers a unique lens through which the history and ideology of the Confederacy are explored, marking ...

"A Life of Gen. Robert E. Lee" from John Esten Cooke. American novelist, writer and poet (1830-1886).

The name of Lee is beloved and respected throughout the world. Men of all parties and opinions unite in this sentiment not only those who thought and fought with him but those most violently opposed to his political views and career.