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Robert E. Lee was born in 1807 and grew up in a family that valued military service; his father had fought in the Revolutionary War and Lee himself entered West Point, graduating second in his class. In 1861, as the Southern states seceded, Lee faced a pivotal choice: he was offered command of Union forces but declined, citing his loyalty to Virginia. He went on to command the Army of the Confederate States during the Civil War, becoming one of its most studied military leaders. This biography is tailored for juvenile readers, offering clear, factual details about Lee’s upbringing, education, and his decision to fight for the Confederacy. It provides context for the broader Civil War, highlighting the political tensions and the conflict’s impact on the United States.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Bonnie Bader
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