Robert E. Lee

Heroes in Time #2

by John J. Dwyer

Picking up where Stonewall left off, John Dwyer masterfully recreates the final years of the Civil War as well as the final years of Lee’s life. This book will show that Robert E. Lee’s greatest service to America was in those final years as he struggled with disappointment, disillusionment, broken dreams, and health problems. Assuming leadership of a struggling college in Lexington, Lee became the moral, civic, and racial leader of the post-war South.

Genres: History, Biography, Civil War

788 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 1, 2002

About the author

John J. Dwyer is a popular author and speaker and is Adjunct Professor of History at both Southern Nazarene University and Oklahoma City Community College. He is former history chair at a classical college preparatory school, newspaper publisher, and radio host. His books include the new novel When the Bluebonnets Come and the non-fiction historical narrative The War Between the States: America's Uncivil War, both from Bluebonnet Press; the historical novels Stonewall and Robert E. Lee from Broadman & Holman Publishers; and the upcoming historical narrative The Oklahomans: The Story of Oklahoma and Its People.

Reviews

[Debra Biddinger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Robert E. Lee, what a God fearing and honoring man. Irregardless, of what the current trend is I am honored to have as my alma mater, Robert E. Lee High School in San Antonio, Texas. Not to mention being able to visit his boyhood home in Virginia, last year.

[JSL · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fine book and a good biography of many of the heroes (and scoundrels) of the Confederacy and Union. Reading this book makes me want to research some of the noble lives here put forth as in a drama. E. G. Cole Culpepper, Congressman Marley, Captain Elijah Sledge, et al.

The book portrays Lee as a humble, dignified and noble Christian gentleman, the very portrait of who he was. He loved his God, his family and his country.

No cursing but substitute words or blanks with left out words. Use of Scripture and the name of Christ reverently throughout.

[Bonnie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent book that does not taint General Lee as hero or villain, but as a man with as many internal conflicts as external strengths.

Well done, Mr. Dwyer.