MARSE ROBERT Knight of the Confederacy

James C. Young

Published by Rac=DrHenkle Co - Inc 1929, New York, 1929

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MARSE ROBERT - Knight of the Confederacy written by James C. Young is offered from a private library. FREE SHIPPING within the contiguous U.S.

Marse Robert, Marse is slang for "Master". Bobby Lee, Another affectionate name the Troops used for Lee. Another great collectible for Robert E. Lee history.

"Marse Robert: Knight of the Confederacy" (1929) is a biography of Robert E. Lee written by James C. Young. It was written during a period when Lee was increasingly being portrayed through a lens of chivalry and "knight-errantry," a style of historical writing that romanticized the Southern leadership.

1. What the Book is About:
The title "Marse Robert" was the affectionate nickname given to Lee by his soldiers (a Southern phonetic version of "Master Robert").

The "Knight" Image: Young depicts Lee as a tragic, noble hero?a "knight" who fought with honor for a losing cause. He focuses heavily on Lee's personal character, his deep religious faith, and his sense of duty to Virginia.

The Narrative: It follows Lee?s life from his upbringing and his "unblemished" record at West Point, through his tactical brilliance in the Civil War, and finally to his post-war years as a symbol of reconciliation at Washington College.

Tone: It is written in a poetic, narrative style that was very popular in the early 20th century. While it is historically detailed, it is less of a clinical military analysis and more of a character study designed to evoke emotion.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: MARSE ROBERT Knight of the Confederacy
• Publisher: Rac=DrHenkle Co - Inc 1929, New York
• Publication Date: 1929
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 2.5 pounds
• Seller catalogs:
  • Civil War
  • Robert E Lee