Robert E. Lee: A Reference Guide to His Life and Works

by James I. Robertson Jr.

Robert E. A Reference Guide to His Life and Works covers all aspects of his life and work, including individuals, places, and events that shaped Lee’s career as a Virginian, soldier, and peacemaker. The extensive A to Z section includes several hundred entries. The bibliography provides a comprehensive list of publications concerning his life and work.

206 pages, Hardcover

Published December 15, 2018

About the author

James I. Robertson Jr. is an Alumni Distinguished Professor of History at Virginia Tech. He published the definitive adult biography of Stonewall Jackson, Stonewall Jackson: The Man, the Soldier, the Legend, and also wrote Standing Like a Stone Wall for young adults. He lives in Blacksburg, Virginia.

Reviews

[Ginger Stephens · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book is excellent as a reference guide, which is what it is intended to be. If you try to read it as you would a normal history, you will find it a little slow since there is no narrative, only lots of information. However, once I got used to the way the entries were organized and written, I was able to make a lot of progress in reading it.

I think everyone should know more about Robert E. Lee, irregardless of their current opinion of him. There is much to be learned from his conduct and character. This book falls into the category of "great if you don't know anything, okay if you know something, but not very good if you are an expert" and it should be approached in that manner.