Lee

The Last Years

De: Charles Bracelen Flood

Narrado por: Michael Anthony

Robert E. Lee, one of the most famous figures in American history, vanished after his dramatic surrender at Appomattox. In fact, he lived only another five years, during which time he did more than any other American to heal the wounds between North and South during the tempestuous postwar period.

This is a moving and intimate account of those years filled with the warmth of family ties and enduring friendships set against the harsh realities of Reconstruction. Though Lee is best remembered for his military campaigns, this was his finest hour, the great forgotten chapter of an extraordinary life.

©1981 Charles Bracelen Flood (P)1990 Blackstone Audiobooks

Reseñas de la Crítica

"The narrator reads this gentle and poignant biography with an appropriately soft voice, sometimes slipping in a hint of a Southern accent which adds authenticity to the dialogue." (AudioFile)

Great book!!

Yes loved it!
I learned some new things about our General Lee One fine Gentleman.

Interesting history

The book itself is very interesting, but I was very distracted by the noises in the background. They are very faint, but they sound distinctly like other people talking.

Lee after the Civil War

A good story of General Lee's life after the destruction of the Army of Northern Virginia. In a few places the audio in the background appeared to me to have some minor distortion. I recommend this book for those interested in the Civil War and Reconstruction. Lee's life as a college president was very interesting to me.

Great Perspective

Needed a post script! Geesh. No way to end an engaging narrative. Add a historical note.

Enjoyed

I loved the story. However the recording was annoying. It had a harsh tonality. I suffered through the narration because I enjoyed the story so much.

Very good book on General Lee

Told the story of General Lee Post civil war. I learned a lot. I highly recommend

A Visionary Educstor

If you could sum up Lee in three words, what would they be?

Visionary . . . Bold . . . Committed

What was one of the most memorable moments of Lee?

His vision for transforming Washington College from what amounted to a finishing school to produce erudite gentlemen into an institution that would educate students to rebuild the Southern economy and society.

Any additional comments?

Lee was committed to this responsibility. He wasn't a figurehead. He transformed the curriculum, rebuilt/reminded the campus and tirelessly reporesented the school to political leaders and potential donors. He turned down opportunities to make a lot more money - some merely by lending his name to an enterprise. The presidency was the culmination of his life's experiences - his superintendency of West Point, his leadership in war and the goodwill he accumulated among Southerners. He was the ideal man for the presidency, and the struggling college was the perfect opportunity for him to build on his strength and experiences to complete his final mission.

I enjoyed listening to this book

What made the experience of listening to Lee the most enjoyable?

I enjoyed listening to the real life events of USA history

What was one of the most memorable moments of Lee?

How Lee worked an entire lifetime to help improve life for many people

Which character – as performed by Michael Anthony – was your favorite?

Lee

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

It is a long enjoyable story that I enjoyed picking up each day to hear more of the events in history

Any additional comments?

I would love to hear the book more than once.

Awesome

Loved it. I have heard that Robert E. Lee was a great man, but had no idea why. This book was eye opening.

Lee the man

If you think that you know enough about Robert E Lee, you have already read this book. If you have not read the book, you are mistaken. Excellently narrated.