In the Shadow of Washington begins by explaining that Robert E. Lee strongly opposed the destruction of the Union and desperately hoped he would not have to choose sides. However, he made clear that if Virginia seceded, he would follow. Most scholars who have studied Lee's decision to support the Confederacy agree that the deciding factor was his loyalty to Virginia. McCaslin explores why Lee felt so loyal to the state, and finds that the roots of his fidelity lie in familial ties and not state loyalty. Many of Lee's family ...
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In the Shadow of Washington begins by explaining that Robert E. Lee strongly opposed the destruction of the Union and desperately hoped he would not have to choose sides. However, he made clear that if Virginia seceded, he would follow. Most scholars who have studied Lee's decision to support the Confederacy agree that the deciding factor was his loyalty to Virginia. McCaslin explores why Lee felt so loyal to the state, and finds that the roots of his fidelity lie in familial ties and not state loyalty. Many of Lee's family members, including his father, were directly involved in the Revolution. This attachment was reinforced by Lee's marriage into George Washington's family. McCaslin asserts that Robert E. Lee was a devoted follower to George Washington and his legacy and that, in both his decision to support the Confederacy and in his military leadership, he sought to emulate Washington as an inspirational leader and successful commander.
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Near Fine in Not Issued jacket. Book. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 8vo, soft cover, illustrations, nice clean copy, near fine, 260pp. w/index. While most historians agree that Robert E. Lee s loyalty to Virginia was the key factor in his decision to join the Confederate cause, Richard B. McCaslin further demonstrates that Lee s true call to action was the legacy of the American Revolution viewed through his reverence for George Washington. In this thematic biography, McCaslin locates the sources of Lee s devotion to Washington and shows how this bond affected his performance as a general. The enduring paradox, McCaslin shows, is that Washington earned his reputation as a statesman, whereas Lee never escaped his self-imposed image as a revolutionary in Washington s shadow.
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