Robert E. Lee: A Nation Divided, published in 1996 by historian Allen C. Guelzo, delves into the life and legacy of one of the most enigmatic and controversial figures in American history, Robert E. Lee. Guelzo masterfully portrays Lee as a complex and conflicted individual, whose military prowess and strategic brilliance were matched by his deep-seated personal struggles and moral ambiguities. The book explores Lee's rise from a promising young officer in the U.S. Army to his fateful decision to lead the Confederate Army during the American Civil War, a conflict that left an indelible scar on the nation's psyche. Guelzo delves into Lee's motivations, his unwavering loyalty to Virginia, and his evolving views on slavery, weaving together a narrative that illuminates the man behind the legend.
