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Lee's Lieutenants: A Study in Command

Douglas Southall Freeman
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Lee's Lieutenants: A Study in Command

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2001

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Douglas Southall Freeman

Lee's Lieutenants: A Study in Command

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2001
Book Details
Pages

912

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

American South • 1860s

Publication Year

2001

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

4.5

2,372 ratings

81%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Douglas Southall Freeman's Lee's Lieutenants: A Study in Command is lauded for its detailed analysis of Confederate leadership during the Civil War. Readers appreciate Freeman's thorough research and narrative skill. Some critique its dense prose and perceived bias towards Confederate figures. Overall, it's an essential read for Civil War enthusiasts seeking in-depth historical insights.

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Who Should Read Lee's Lieutenants: A Study in Command?

A reader interested in military strategy, leadership, and Civil War history would enjoy Lee's Lieutenants: A Study in Command. Fans of The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara or Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin would appreciate its depth and historical analysis.

4.5

2,372 ratings

81%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

912

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

American South • 1860s

Publication Year

2001

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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