Lee: A Giant Among Leaders
Robert E. Lee was a gentleman. Although he lived during a time filled
with conflict and turmoil, in the eyes of his countrymen he emerged form
the Civil War with untainted integrity and the respect of all. Despite
being perceived as one of the greatest military leaders of all time, he
managed to maintain a most humble spirit. In this engaging new
biographical study of Lee, J. Stephen Wilkins examines the sterling
character of this undeniably noble man.
Charles Bracelet Flood has said that the essence of Robert E. Lee "was
to be found not in what he said, but in what he did. There were
dimensions to Lee, but his life was one long response to whatever struck
him as being the call of duty."
He was bound by duty to care for his mother, duty as a son, a student, a
soldier, a husband and father, a general, and duty as a mentor of
students at both West Point and Washington College. Duty called him at
every point of his life.
In this captivating looking at his leadership in action, we see why and
how Lee answered again and again the calls of duty he could not ignore.
Indeed, Robert E. Lee was a leader of leaders.