Robert E. Lee
Emory M. Thomas
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Robert E. Lee
Published
2000
Publisher
W.W. Norton
Pages
135
ISBN-10
0393047784
Description
The life of Robert E. Lee is a story of triumph - triumph in clearing his family name, triumph in marrying properly, triumph over the mighty Mississippi in his work as an engineer, and triumph over all other military men to become the towering figure who commanded the Confederate army in the American Civil War. But late in life Lee wrote what may be his most revealing phrase. He confessed that he "was always wanting something." This from perhaps the South's greatest hero, the man whose demeanor and presence in war were sufficient to inspire thousands to march to near-certain death. In this probing and personal biography, Emory Thomas's thorough examination of Lee's life reveals more than the man did himself, allowing us to find meaning in Lee's successes and failures. From his struggles as a youth with his father's humiliation, to his frustrating marriage into a proper and prominent family, and his lively relationships with young female friends and relatives, Lee - the uncertain scion, skilled engineer, consummate warrior, and college president - was actually an enigmatic person of latent passions. He lived in limbo between the self-control to which he aspired and the freedom for which he longed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Robert E. Lee?
This edition of Robert E. Lee has approximately 135 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Robert E. Lee?
For most readers, Robert E. Lee typically takes between 2h 49m and 1h 53m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 33,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 15m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 5 days • Estimated word count: 33,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Robert E. Lee?
The estimated word count for Robert E. Lee is approximately 33,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Robert E. Lee?
Robert E. Lee was written by Emory M. Thomas.
When was Robert E. Lee published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2000. The original work may have been published on a different date.