Robert E. Lee at War: Tragic secessionist

Book excerpt: ROBERT E. LEE AT WAR is a multi-volume study sure to become an indispensable account of Lee's war years. The focus of the series is to evaluate, as never done before, Lee's tenure as army commander, and to capture him as never before through ground-breaking analysis and contextualization. As a result, this title presents a fresh and compelling portrait of the true warrior that is sure to illuminate his legacy for generations to come. AUTHOR: Scott Bowden is a graduate of Texas Christian University and is the award-winning author of numerous books on Napoleonic and American Civil War military history. His Last Chance for Victory: Robert E. Lee and the Gettysburg Campaign, is acclaimed as one of the most compelling and riveting military history books of our age, receiving awards, and accolades: Required reading at U. S. Army School for Advanced Military Studies, Command and General Staff College Named to the Chief of Staff, U. S. Air Force, recommended Reading List Winner of five distinguished literary awards, including the Douglas Southall Freeman American History Award. Building upon the historiography and the award-winning analysis displayed in Last Chance for Victory, Bowden brings the legendary American to life. Robert E. Lee at War reconstructs Lee's momentous decisions and actions that combine to create a gripping narrative of unprecedented scope. Fully supported with a lavish array of maps, diagrams, vintage photographs and illustrations, Robert E. Lee at War will be a beautiful and indispensable addition to any library. ILLUSTRATIONS: Colour & b/w photographs