Reading the Man: A Portrait of Robert E. Lee Through His Private Letters
by By Pryor, Elizabeth Brown
Category: Biography & Autobiography , Historical

Published to coincide with the 200th anniversary of the Confederate general's birth, a portrait based on his unpublished personal correspondence offers insight into the lesser-known complexities of his personality, in a collection of essays that covers such topics as Lee's early years, his relationships with family and slaves, and his thoughts on military strategy.