Description
Previous library book. Dust jacket included. Protective plastic on dust jacket. Cover has wear. Marking on inside cover. Stains on inside cover. Exterior pages stained. Pages are clean. Binding is secure.
This well-traveled copy of “America’s Robert E. Lee” by esteemed historian Henry Steele Commager offers a unique glimpse into one of the most complex and controversial figures in American history. Despite its library lineage and visible wear, the book’s solid binding and clean interior pages ensure that Commager’s insightful biography remains accessible to modern readers. Published in the turbulent 1960s, this work provides a nuanced exploration of Lee’s life, from his celebrated military career to his role in the Civil War’s aftermath. Commager’s balanced perspective, informed by his deep knowledge of 19th-century America, invites readers to understand Lee not just as a military icon, but as a product of his era’s values and contradictions. This edition, with its protected dust jacket, offers collectors a tangible connection to a pivotal work that shaped our understanding of a defining chapter in the nation’s story.
