Lee's Lieutenants: A Study in Command is the most colorful and popular of Douglas Southall Freeman's works. A sweeping narrative that presents a multiple biography against the flame-shot background of the American Civil War; it is the story of the great figures of the Army of Northern Virginia who fought under Robert E. Lee.The Confederacy won resounding victories throughout the war; but seldom easily or without tremendous casualties. Death was always on the heels of fame; but the men who commanded—among them Jackson; Longstreet; and Ewell—developed as leaders and men. Lee's Lieutenants follows these men to the costly battle at Gettysburg; through the deepening twilight of the South's declining military might; and finally to the collapse of Lee's command and his formal surrender in 1865. To his unparalleled descriptions of men and operations; Dr. Freeman adds an insightful analysis of the lessons learned and their bearing upon the future military development of the nation. Accessible at last in a one-volume edition abridged by noted Civil War historian Stephen W. Sears; Lee's Lieutenants is essential reading for all Civil War buffs; students of war; and admirers of the historian's art as practiced at its very highest level.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I love reading about history and events that shaped the modern ...By BigBlueLeafpurchased this for my Kindle; I love reading about history and events that shaped the modern world; and had read many great reviews of this book. I have loved most of the books related to WWII written by S. Ambrose; but for some reason I just couldn't get into this book. I found it slow going to begin with and after the first 140pages it still didn't pick up my interest enough to even try to finish it. So I moved onto another book; maybe I will try it again later on.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Wonderful; Timeless Story - Well WrittenBy Steve DietrichAmbrose brings the magic of the Lewis Clark expedition alive with this magnificent book.A great author can struggle with a pedestrian story and a great story be tarnished by an unskilled author. However; Undaunted Courage is the re-telling of a classic story from the heart of America by a great author who also loves and lives the material. There are so many mini-stories woven into the book that it helps to stimulate entertaining discussions of this historic accomplishment.The book also brought to me a far greater appreciation of Jefferson's great impact on art and science in the young republic. While we think of thte expedition in terms of its impact on our political history; it was equally important in gaining an understanding of the biological and geographical wonders of the uncharted wilderness.It is a wonderful gift to young people to help them understand the foundation of our westward growth. Reads with the excitement of a novel and the enlightenment of good history.It is hard not to repeat the many good things said about this book other than to mention that if I were to be allowed only 5 books to take for a year of isolation this would be one.It's easy; but rewarding reading.Highly recommended and a book that's filled a lot of Christmas stockings and birthday packages in our family.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A historic adventureBy dennis michaelThis is an actual historical event that Ambrose brings to life in the form of an adventure story; it's not a dry history lesson. It starts a bit slow with the early lives of Jefferson; Lewis and Clark; but becomes an adventure in the wilderness.I think the most remarkable character is Sakajawea; their guide and interpreter. She went on the trail pregnant; gave birth in the field; then carried the baby on her back.Another remarkable aspect of the expedition is that for the entire treacherous journey; only one man was lost; this attests to the excellent leadership of Lewis and Clarke.
