Lee at Gettysburg-- Commentary on Defeat: The Death of a MythThis volume dissects Lee's performance at Gettysburg in a dispassionate manner so he might be better understood while also yielding an appreciation for who was really responsible for the great loss. Addresses many of Lee's critical decisions--and non-decisions--which ultimately impacted upon the entire confederacy. |
Contents
List of Photographs and | iii |
The Virigina Monument at Gettysburg frontispiece | xii |
Lee Recumbent | xx |
Copyright | |
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