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Robert E. Lee And The Fall Of The Confederacy, 18631865 (The American Crisis Series: Books On The Civil War Era)
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The Generalship Of Robert E. Lee, The Confederacy'S Greatest Commander, Has Long Fascinated Students Of The American Civil War. In Assessing Lee And His Military Career, Historians Have Faced The Great Challenge Of Explaining How A Man Who Achieved Extraordinary Battlefield Success In 18621863 Ended Up Surrendering His Army And Accepting The Defeat Of His Cause In 1865. How, In Just Under Two Years, Could Lee, The Army Of Northern Virginia, And The Confederacy Have Gone From Soaring Triumph At Chancellorsville To Total Defeat At Appomattox Court House?In This Reexamination Of The Last Two Years Of Lee'S Storied Military Career, Ethan S. Rafuse Offers A Clear, Informative, And Insightful Account Of Lee'S Ultimately Unsuccessful Struggle To Defend The Confederacy Against A Relentless And Determined Foe. Robert E. Lee And The Fall Of The Confederacy Describes The Great Campaigns That Shaped The Course Of This Crucial Period In American History, The Challenges Lee Faced In Each Battle, And The Dramatic Events That Determined The War'S Outcome.In Addition To Providing Readable And Richly Detailed Narratives Of Such Campaigns As Gettysburg, Bristoe Station, Spotsylvania, And Appomattox, Rafuse Offers Compelling Analysis Of Lee'S Performance As A Commander And Of The Strategic And Operational Contexts That Influenced The Course Of The War. He Superbly Describes And Explains The Factors That Shaped Union And Confederate Strategy, How Both Sides Approached The War In Virginia From An Operational Standpoint, Differences In The Two Sides' Respective Military Capabilities, And How These Forces Shaped The Course And Outcome Of Events On The Battlefield.Rich In Insights And Analysis, This Book Provides A Full, Balanced, And Cogent Account Of How Even The Best Efforts Of One Of History'S Great Commanders Could Not Prevent The Total Defeat Of His Army And Its Cause. It Will Appeal To Anyone With An Interest In The Career Of Robert E. Lee And The Military History Of The Civil War.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Robert E. Lee and the Fall of the Confederacy, 1863-1865'? A: The book examines the military career of Robert E. Lee during the final two years of the Civil War, detailing his campaigns and the factors that led to the Confederacy's defeat.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Ethan S. Rafuse, a historian specializing in the American Civil War.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 304 pages.
- Q: Is 'Robert E. Lee and the Fall of the Confederacy' a new or used book? A: The item condition is listed as 'New'.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on July 25, 2008.
- Q: What historical events does the book cover? A: The book covers key battles and events from 1863 to 1865, including Gettysburg, Bristoe Station, Spotsylvania, and Appomattox.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone new to Civil War history? A: Yes, the book provides clear narratives and analysis, making it accessible to those new to the subject.
- Q: What insights does the book offer about Lee's military strategy? A: The book analyzes Lee's strategic decisions, operational challenges, and the impact of Union and Confederate military capabilities on the war's outcome.
- Q: Can this book be used for academic purposes? A: Yes, the detailed analysis and historical context make it suitable for academic study and research on the Civil War.