R.E. LEE : A Biography

This biography, written by Douglas Southall Freeman, provides a comprehensive and detailed account of Robert E. Lee's life.

It covers his early life, his military career, including his roles in the Mexican War and the Civil War, and his decision to lead the Confederate forces due to his loyalty to his native Virginia.

Despite being a member of the planter class, Lee is portrayed as having viewed slavery as a moral and political evil.

The book is notable for its historical significance, thorough documentation, and Freeman's unique narrative style, which presents events from Lee's perspective without hindsight.