General Charles Lee: Traitor or Patriot?

by John Richard Alden

369 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1951

About the author

John R. Alden was James B. Duke Professor Emeritus at Duke University and wrote a number of biographies of important figures in the American Revolution, including Thomas Gage, Charles Lee, and Stephen Sayre.

Reviews

[David Kirscht · Rating 4 out of 5]

The author attempts to make a case that Lee was one of the most important Generals in the American Revolution. However, I was left with the impression of a person who felt he was smarter and more competent than he really was. Despite the author not making his case, it was still a great read. Well written and thoroughly interesting.

[Eugene A. · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must read for readers interested in Continental Army major general Charles Lee.