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Robert E. Lee and His High Command
- Narrated by: Gary W. Gallagher
- Length: 12 hrs and 19 mins
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Summary
Few events have captivated students of American history like the Civil War. Its most striking personalities seem somehow outsized, magnified beyond the ability of books or even legend to contain them. And few among those personalities have ever held our attention like General Robert Edward Lee.
With his Army of Northern Virginia, Lee came to embody the cause of the Confederacy itself, inspiring a commitment from troops and civilians that eventually overshadowed even those given to its political leaders and institutions.
This riveting series of 24 lectures from one of the nation's most respected Civil War historians explains how this came to pass, and how - in a war that produced no other successful Confederate armies - this amazing leader was able to create and inspire an army whose achievements resonated not only across the Confederacy but also throughout the North and in foreign capitals like London and Paris.
You'll learn what Lee was actually like, and gain insights into his ideas about strategy and tactics. You'll grasp how battlefield events influenced public opinion on the home fronts of both the Union and the Confederacy. And, most of all, you'll grasp how crucial Lee's choices in forming his high command were to the war's events and outcome.
These lectures have been designed to appeal to everyone who wants to understand more about the Civil War and why it unfolded as it did, whether your interest is in the strategy and tactics underlying its major battles or in the broader context within which those battles took place.
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio.
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- Zenouf the Birdcatcher
- 13-04-14
Seen from abroad.
If you could sum up Robert E. Lee and His High Command in three words, what would they be?
Profound, dispassionate, engaging.
What did you like best about this story?
The course is didactic without being pedantic.
What does Professor Gary W. Gallagher bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
His clear and obvious enthusiasm for his subject.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
No, because one needs time to consider and digest each lecture.
Any additional comments?
The Civil War continues to divide the United States and Prof. Gallagher is American, therefore attuned and involved in the continuing debate. To foreigners the debate is much more clear cut, the Civil War was the true American Revolution.
Lee is seen abroad as a great captain, no doubt about that, but one with feet of clay and Gallagher sees him in the soft focus that is commonplace in the US. However, he is generous to Longstreet which is nice to hear.
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- Amazon Customer
- 15-01-23
BRILLIANT & BALANCED
Whether you're an academic, politician, or enthusiastic hobbyist, if you're interested in wars and the people who fight them from a point of view of understanding why they happen, how they proceed, and how they end, then this course is for you.
If you're interested in the kind of people who are motivated to fight wars, then this course is for you. I have heard many of GWG's lectures on you tube and find his depth of knowledge and balanced views very attractive, which is why I downloaded this course. The time just flew by while listening.
Mick the Hick
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- Edward W. Mckie
- 27-09-18
Superb
Thoroughly enjoyed listening to the lectures from Mr. Gallagher. He delivered a very fair representation of Lee, Longstreet, Jackson and the other Confederate commanders in the Army of Northern Virginia.
I would recommend these lectures and the written work of Mr. Gallagher.
Superb stuff indeed.
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- Alex Fenwick
- 05-02-19
Great ...but where’s Nathan Bedford Forrest?
I really enjoyed this interesting and well-presented series of lectures but was disappointed that Forrest was not included. I think omitting one of the most successful CSA generals, albeit a highly controversial one, is a serious oversight.
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- Ian
- 17-02-16
A promise fulfilled
Where does Robert E. Lee and His High Command rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
It was middle of the road for me. The high marks came from the fact that, should you like Confederate/Civil War history (turns out I don't), this is one of the best overviews of Robert E. Lee and His High Command and indeed the war effort I've yet come across. If you really want an intermediate level lecture series on the Civil War, get it on.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Robert E. Lee and His High Command?
Touching on the lost cause (or any of the bits regarding the greater ramifications)
Which character – as performed by Professor Gary W. Gallagher – was your favourite?
Jubal Early
But seriously, he's a great lecturer.
If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
Robert E. Lee and His High Command: The tale of Robert E. Lee and His High Command
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- Paul M.
- 24-06-22
Superb
This is an outstanding course, very objective and brilliantly delivered by an academic who is clearly a master of his subject. It is a great summary of the history of the Eastern war through these fascinating biographies. It is also an interesting study in the people management challenges and limitations faced by RE Lee.
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- Wouter
- 13-07-22
This course very much assumes you are an American
This course very much assumes you are an American and have knowledge of all the locations, events and people talked about. It provides little guidance or structure and I have stopped it on chapter 4 after losing the plot. I would have much rather followed Lee from young age to old age rather than skipping from random battle to random battle.
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