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Abraham Lincoln- About the early years of Lincoln, before he got into politics. I learned things I'd never heard of, and learned more about what I did.
A better man than any of the medieval knights this book thought so much of. 💛
A good, humble, beautiful, righteous man... I wish I could have known him.

Robert E. Lee- About him, up until 1860.
A series of quotes from his letters, and from one of his sons.
He was a man who loved his wife and children deeply. He loved his country and his state. He served both in every way he could, until forced to choose just one. This he did.

I'm almost out of characters, but have so many thoughts about Mr. L...
He was a good man, a very good man. I want to learn more about him. ❤️

Robert E. Lee's children called him 'Baba', and their mother 'Mim'.

Robert E. Lee's such a beautiful husband and father... I've always heard he was a good man with faults, but I've never heard it said why he was good, or in what ways. It's inspiring and beautiful the love he has for them and acts on, playing, comforting, or pushing for them to be better.

George Washington- A good man.
This biography was mostly of Washington's life after he resigned the presidency. I learned things!

Robert Bruce- Good to know the history.
A tireless freedom fighter, who learned he was successful before his death. He died young(ish), though, and left other things he longed for undone.
Not perfect, and not particularly phenomenal outside of his war strategies and tenacity. At first I wasn't inclined to think him a hero. I'm still not sure, but he did fight for the freedom of his people from England.

To excommunicate wasn't just to exclude someone from the good promises of Christianity, but authorized anyone to kill the excommunicated, who was no longer under the protection of God as sacred life.

William Tell- A brave man, who didn't err from what he believed was right even under threat of death. A loving husband and father. A hero indeed.

Rutli Band

Revolt- Switzerland fought against the German yoke, and became free and independent in 1308.

William Tell offered kingship. He declined.

Chamois- wild goat

Sabots- wooden shoes