May I Quote You, General Lee?: Observations and Utterances of the South's Great Generals
"Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more. You should never wish to do less." —Robert E. Lee
The southern generals of the Civil War spoke of honor, duty, and the courage to fight for one's beliefs. While their cause was trampled on the battlefields of Dixie, their names live on in glory.
Robert E. Lee, long regarded as preeminent among the southern generals, has been described as a "wholly human gentleman." His sentiments and those of his fellow generals vividly reveal the gallantry and noble character that made them heroes.
This collection of brief quotes from General Lee and comments about him from leaders who knew him well illuminates the convictions of these fighting men. Face with a. war of tragic proportions, they were steadfast in their loyalty to the states they called home. May I Quote You, General Lee? reveals the sprit that elevated General Lee and those who followed him to greatness.
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Book details
- Edited by
- Randall J. Bedwell
- Imprint
- Cumberland House Publishing, an imprint of Turner Publishing Company
- Published
- Pages
- 84
- Formats
- Paperback
- Series
- May I Quote You, General?
- Subjects
- History › United States › Civil War Period (1850-1877)
History › Military
Reference › Quotations - Topics
- Civil War · Robert E. Lee · Confederate generals · military quotes · American South · honor and duty · Civil War history
- ISBN-13
- 9781888952346
About the author
RANDALL J. BEDWELL holds master’s degrees in both History and Teaching and has taught adjunct college history for over thirty years. His recent books include War Is All Hell: A Collection of Civil War Facts and Quotes, Unbroken Circle: A Quotable History of the Grand Ole Opry and Brink of Destruction: A Quotable History of the Civil War.
Bedwell has completed additional doctoral coursework at Trevecca Nazarene University and has held teaching positions at Nashville State Community College and the University of Phoenix.
Randall lives in the Nashville, Tennessee area.