I have always enjoyed history. Unlike Chris Farley in Tommy Boy, I’ve never confused John Hancock and Herbie Hancock. History has always been a strong subject and I’ve developed a keen interest in it over the years, especially in American history. One particular genre that I love to read are the biographies of great Americans.

So when Thomas Nelson Publishers announced a new series, called The Generals, I was intrigued. I received Lee from Thomas Nelson, and devoured it in two evenings.

Lee: A Life of Virtue tells the story of the life of General Robert E. Lee, most famous for his leadership of the Confederate Army during the U.S. Civil War. But he was much more than that. In fact, he has been called the greatest soldier in America, perhaps even in the world.

Lee is a short book, just over 200 pages, and so doesn’t receive the in depth look that others have accomplished in multi-volume works. However, author John Perry does a great job of introducing Lee to his readers, and examining his life with them.

Since the book is shorter than other works on Lee, Perry is forced to gloss over much of the U.S. Civil War, hitting only the high points, focusing specifically on Lee’s involvement.

Lee: A Life Of Virtue is an excellently written, concise review of the life of one of the greatest military minds in American history. If you enjoy reading biographies of historical Americans, pick this on up and read it. You’ll love it!

If you are interested in reading Lee: A Life Of Virtue, you can purchase it at Amazon.com.

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